Youth Grantmaking Initiative
Brookline Community Foundation
Program Description:
The Brookline Community Foundation is currently seeking a group of motivated individuals to participate in
our Youth Grantmaking Initiative. Participants will learn about the field of philanthropy and the many needs
currently facing our community. Those accepted will be given the opportunity to make a set of funding
recommendations and engage in service projects with the potential to make a serious impact on local
organizations within their community.
This experience will allow participants to perform a significant service to the Brookline community. Selected
individuals will collaborate with a diverse group of other student leaders and experienced foundation
professionals to help address some of Brookline’s most urgent needs. All program meetings will take place
at the BCF offices: 40 Webster Place, Brookline MA 02445.
Application Due Date:
Tuesday, November 1st at 5pm.
Download the application from brooklinecommunity.org and email to
sprenskypomeranz@brooklinecommnity.org, or mail applications to:
Brookline Community Foundation
Youth Grantmaking Initiative
40 Webster Place
Brookline, MA 02445.
Applicant Information:
Full Name:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment #
City
Home Phone:
State
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Alternate Phone:
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ZIP Code
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E-mail Address:
Birth Date:
Grade Level:
Name of School:
Parent/Guardian
Name:
Parent/Guardian
Home Phone:
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Parent/Guardian
Work Phone:
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Parent/Guardian
E-mail Address:
40 Webster Place | Brookline MA 02445 | 617.566.4442 | www.brooklinecommunity.org
Additional Information:
On a separate sheet of paper, please provide the following information:
We would like to conduct a short interview with all applicants prior to selecting program participants.
Please let us know what time(s) you are available for an interview between 3pm-9pm on Monday (11/7),
Tuesday (11/8), Wednesday (11/9) or Thursday (11/10). Special scheduling arrangements can be made
if necessary. For questions, please contact Sarah at sprenskypomeranz@brooklinecommunity.org.
For New Participants:
1) What type of community related activities have you participated in previously? What other types of
community related activities would you be interested in pursuing in the future?
2)
If you could make Brookline the best possible community to live in, what would it look like, and what
would you do to make it happen?
3)
This program will run from mid-November to beginning of June. Please let us know of your
availability on weekday afternoons/evenings during this timetable.
For Returning Participants:
1) How has your participation in the Youth Grantmaking Initiative influenced how you view Brookline
and your role within the Brookline community?
2)
How do you see your role in the program as a returning participant?
About BCF:
The Brookline Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to promote a strong, engaged
and inclusive community. BCF identifies and raises awareness of community needs, creates forums for
public dialogue and problem solving, inspires philanthropy and volunteerism, and advances equal access to
community resources and opportunities while strengthening and sustaining local nonprofits.
40 Webster Place | Brookline MA 02445 | 617.566.4442 | www.brooklinecommunity.org