About Us

Who We Are

For nearly 60 years, the Brookdale Foundation Group has worked to advance the fields of geriatrics and gerontology and to improve the live of senior citizens -- in New York City, across the country, and even around the world.

Established in 1950 by brothers Henry, Irving, Robert, Benjamin and Arnold Schwartz, the Foundation initially focused on the medical field and on scholarship support for higher education. Under the leadership of Henry L. Schwartz, who was succeeded by his nephew, Stephen L. Schwartz in 1984, the focus shifted to serving America's senior citizens. Since then, we have strived to stay on the cutting edge on issues in the field of aging. Currently, we offer seed grants for two national initiatives (our Group Respite Program and our Relatives as Parents Program), and cultivate the next generation of leaders through our Leadership in Aging Fellowship Program. Through it all, the vision and compassion of the Schwartz family remain our driving force as we focus on the needs and challenges of America's elderly.

Directors and Trustees

The Brookdale Foundation	The Glendale Foundation	Ramapo Trust
Directors	Directors	Trustees
Stephen L. Schwartz	Stephen L. Schwartz	Stephen L. Schwartz
Arthur Norman Field	Karen S. Hart	Arthur Norman Field
Mary Ann Van Clief	Mary Ann Van Clief	Karen S. Hart
Andrew M. Schreier		Mary Ann Van Clief
William S. Schreier		Natahir Lety Schwartz
Robert P. Hart
Daniel J. Shaffer
Officers	Officers
Stephen L. Schwartz, President	Stephen L. Schwartz, President
Mary Ann Van Clief, Vice President	Mary Ann Van Clief, Vice President
Victor C. Biggs, Assistant Vice President	Maria Asenjo, Secretary
Maria Asenjo, Secretary	Maria Asenjo, Treasurer
Maria Asenjo, Treasurer

Our Grants

Please click on the links to the left for more information about our initiatives. Please note, we do not fund capital improvements or operating budgets. We will not consider grant applications from individuals. Prospective grantee organizations must have 501 (c) (3) or equivalent tax exempt status and must submit a letter from the Internal Revenue Service verifying this information.

We do not publish an annual report.