The Overbrook Foundation strives to improve the
lives of people by supporting projects that protect human and civil
rights, advance the self-sufficiency and well being of individuals
and their communities, and conserve the natural environment.
The Foundation recognizes the importance of a strong
community that promotes health, education and opportunity for all
of its members. We value the individual rights of all people and encourage
the discussion and analysis of public issues. We are deeply committed
to protecting our natural resources.
The Overbrook Foundation, located in New York
City, is a family foundation established in 1948 by Frank and
Helen Altschul. The Foundation took its name from Overbrook Farm,
the Altschul family home in Stamford, Connecticut. Currently the
Foundation has an endowment of approximately $185 million and
awarded $7.7 million in grants during 2007.
Today, twelve of the Board directors are family members and one
independent Director sits on the Board. The Board remains committed
to the family tradition of philanthropy.
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