New York Grants for Nonprofits
Learn about grants for New York City and tri-state nonprofits by exploring the curated list of top funders below. Members can also research funding opportunities in New York City and the tri-state area using the search tool for GrantFinder. Become a member.
Giving Trends in New York
New York philanthropy reveals one of the wealthiest and most impactful philanthropic landscapes in the United States. It is home to Wall Street, as well as to hundreds of the nation’s largest and oldest foundations, according to the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. About 7,800 grantmakers collectively gave over $13.9 billion in grants for New York in the year 2019 alone, according to Candid. That number appears to grow every year.
About 300 New York funders connect through the regional association of grantmakers Philanthropy New York, which promotes trust-based philanthropy with an equity lens. Big issues for participating funders include racial equity, education and youth, the arts, the environment, health, justice reform, and more. Priority focus areas of some of the largest private foundations making grants for New York include health, the environment, education, the arts, as well as combating poverty. There are also several important grantmakers focused on social justice based in New York.
The leading funders of New York grants include large private foundations as well as corporate and community foundations. Funders of New York grants to know about include Open Society Foundations, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Blue Meridian Partners, Simons Foundation, JPB Foundation, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, NoVo Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Goldman Sachs Gives, New York Community Trust, and UJA-Federation of New York.
Foundations for NYC and New York
G.A. ACKERMANN MEMORIAL FUND
The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund supports health, human services and religion in New York City.
ARTHUR F. AND ALICE E. ADAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation supports arts, culture, humanities and education in New York City.
ADAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Adams Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to religious, human services, education, and health causes.
ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION
The Adirondack Foundation supports education, culture, human wellbeing, environment, and community vitality in the Adirondack region of northeastern New York.
JACK ADJMI FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Jack Adjmi Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including educational, religious, and community organizations, as well as supporting organizations that work for/in Israel.
AG FOUNDATION
The AG Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts and education. It also earmarks funds for other causes like health, and women’s issues.
ALLEGANY COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION
The Allegany County Area Foundation supports parks, health, human services arts and culture, education, libraries, and youth causes in Allegany County, New York.
HERBERT ALLEN FOUNDATION
The Herbert Allen Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and health organizations.
ALTMAN FOUNDATION
Altman supports the economic development of New York City and its five boroughs. The foundation tends to favor youth/education-related organizations, as well as health, arts and culture.
A M FOUNDATION
The A M Foundation funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, particularly educational, religious and social service institutions.
ARNHOLD FOUNDATION
The New York-based Arnhold Foundation funds performing arts, higher education, environmental, and health programs, especially where these focuses overlap to some degree.
ASEN FOUNDATION
The Asen Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to conservation, global health, and the arts.
LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION
This funder restricts grantmaking to the five boroughs of New York City and awards grants in the fields of arts, human services, education, and preservation/environment.
AWESOME FOUNDATION NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER
The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund supports health, human services and religion in New York City.
TIGER BARON FOUNDATION
The Tiger Baron Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to arts and cultural institutions, the environment, education, health, and human services. It also earmarks funds for Asian causes and LGBT rights.
OLIVER G. & SARAH SLOAN BAUMAN FUND FOR THE ARTS
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts supports fine arts, performing arts, music, dance and theater in New York.
ARUN I AND ASMITA BHATIA FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Arun I and Asmita Bhatia Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, Indian causes, human services, and arts and culture.
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT C. BAKER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Baker Family Foundation funds education, the arts, Jewish causes, and health.
ALEC BALDWIN FOUNDATION
The actor’s foundation focuses its grantmaking in New York City and Long Island. Grants go to a wide variety of causes, including arts and culture, health, and the environment.
LOUISE CHAZEN BANON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Louise Chazen Banon Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes and arts and cultural institutions.
TIMOTHY AND MICHEL BARAKETT FOUNDATION
The Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and health causes.
BEAL FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Beal Family Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on supporting education, the arts, medical research, and hospitals.
BEKER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Beker’s New York City-area grantmaking focuses on educational, medical, and community organizations, often in the Jewish community. The family supports Jewish education at all levels.
ROBERT A. AND RENEE E. BELFER FOUNDATION
The foundation of former oil man Robert Belfer and his wife gives mostly to health causes, but also supports the arts, education, and Jewish causes.
BENDIT FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Bendit Family Foundation primarily fund grantmaking related to Jewish causes, the arts, education, health, and human services.
BERNHEIM FOUNDATION
The Bernheim Foundation funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, health, human services, humanitarian, and Jewish causes.
EDDIE AND RACHELLE BETESH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including educational and religious organizations, as well as organizations that work for Israel.
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Bethlehem Central Community Foundation supports education efforts for the local school district in and around Delmar, New York.
BETHESDA FOUNDATION
The Bethesda Foundation supports health-related causes in and around North Hornell, New York.
BOOTH FERRIS FOUNDATION
The Booth Ferris Foundation is a New York City-focused funder of the arts and education. It runs a separate initiative dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector in New York City.
BARBARA AND GARY BRANDT FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health, and human services.
DANIEL AND ESTRELLITA BRODSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder focuses New York City grantmaking on the arts and education. The couple’s largest sums fund arts and cultural institutions, particularly The Met.
MURIEL AND BERT BRODSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Muriel and Bert Brodsky Family Foundation invests in Jewish causes, health, human services, and education.
BROOKLYN ORG
The Brooklyn Org got its start with a borough-wide study to determine the greatest needs in the area. The foundation supports local youth of color through racial justice, juvenile justice, community development, and immigrant initiatives.
BROWN RUDNICK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The philanthropic arm of the international law firm is a flexible funder of education needs in cities where it has offices, including New York City.
DON AND MAGGIE BUCHWALD FOUNDATION
The Don and Maggie Buchwald Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, health, and human services.
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK
Carnegie gives the majority of New York-related grants through its Urban and Higher Education programs.
CATHAY BANK FOUNDATION
New York area grants from the bank’s charitable arm primarily fund community programs in New York City that serve at-risk and low- to middle-income populations.
CATTARAUGUS REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human services, and youth development in the Cattaraugus region of New York.
CARSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Carson’s New York City philanthropy focuses on education reform—Carson is a proponent of the charter school model, supporting local hospitals, arts and culture, and community development.
JOHN AND MARGO CATSIMATIDIS FOUNDATION
The John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth, the Greek community, and health, as well as law enforcement and veterans.
JOE AND TRINA CAYRE FOUNDATION
The Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including Jewish educational and community organizations.
MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY CAYRE FOUNDATION
The Michael and Shirley Cayre Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including religious organizations, schools, and causes in Israel.
CAYUGA COMMUNITY FUND
The Cayuga Community Fund supports education, health, social services, the arts, civic and environmental concerns, and the preservation of historic resources in Cayuga County, New York.
CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation supports healthcare, religious organizations, scholarships and education, community and environment, arts and culture, economic development, human services efforts in the Chautauqua region of New York.
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Central New York Community Foundation supports arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services, and the environment in the central counties of New York.
CHARATAN/HOLM FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Charatan/Holm Family Foundation aims to aid and grow charities that make a difference in the New York City community. Grantmaking focuses on the arts, Jewish causes, elderly, disabled, and youth care, and medical care.
CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation supports healthcare, religious organizations, scholarships and education, community and environment, arts and culture, economic development, human services efforts in the Chautauqua region of New York.
MARK AND ANLA CHENG KINGDON FUND
The Mark and Anla Cheng Kingdon Fund focuses most of its New York City grantmaking on education, and arts and culture.
STEVEN AND ALEXANDRA COHEN FOUNDATION
Although based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the foundation of billionaire Steve Cohen is an active New York City grantmaker. It funds children’s health, education, veterans, arts and neighbors.
ABBY AND DAVID COHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Abby and David Cohen Family Foundation makes grants largely for the arts and Jewish organizations. It has also funded education, youth, policy, and health.
CHASE AND STEPHANIE COLEMAN
The couple’s giving priorities include education and health, and the Colemans give large sums to a select few hospitals where they have board seats.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING AND THE FINGER LAKES
The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes supports arts, culture, education, youth, environment, animals, human services, and capacity building in the New York counties of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION
The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region supports health, children and families, arts, education, environment, science, technology, medicine, and people with disabilities in a ten-county region around Albany, New York.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HERKIMER & ONEIDA COUNTIES
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties supports these two New York counties in the areas of economic development, education, health, and arts and culture.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ORANGE AND SULLIVAN
The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan supports animal welfare, human services, housing, education, literacy, youth, and more in the New York counties of Sullivan and Orange.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County supports community building, health and human services, education, arts and culture, and environmental sustainability in Tompkins County, New York.
CONTINENTAL GRAIN FOUNDATION
The Continental Grain Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, Jewish, and community causes.
LEON AND TOBY COOPERMAN FOUNDATION
Financier Leon Cooperman and his wife tend to give big to a few institutions in the New York area, starting with their alma maters. But Cooperman money finds it way to many causes, particularly related to health and Jewish issues.
CORNER FOUNDATION
The Corner Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, arts, education, and Jewish causes.
JOYCE AND DANIEL COWIN FOUNDATION
The Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation funds grantmaking related to the arts, Jewish causes, health, education, and youth.
IRMA L. AND ABRAM S. CROLL CHARITABLE TRUST
The Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust supports arts and culture, education and health in New York City.
DAMIAL FOUNDATION
The Damial Foundation funds grantmaking related to health, education, Jewish causes, and the arts.
JOHN R. & KIENDL DAUPHINOT GORDON FUND
The John R. & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts and health.
Dds FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE DEBORAH AND DANIEL SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION)
The couple’s giving has a New York City focus, primarily focused on Jewish causes in the city. Other interests are education, health, and human services.
DEBS FOUNDATION
Debs’ grantmaking includes support for international policy and arts organizations.
IRA W. DECAMP FOUNDATION
The Ira W. DeCamp Foundation invests in community-based health care, foster care, and workforce development in New York City.
DEEGAN FOUNDATION
The Deegan Foundation aims to engage lecturers who are torah scholars to reach people not affiliated with orthodox Judaism and instill in them a desire to adopt and practice the orthodox Jewish religion.
DILLER-VON FURSTENBERG FOUNDATION
The foundation funds a wide array of projects including those related to HIV/AIDS, cancer, arts, healthcare, media, performing arts, and education. DVF also awards grants to support public parks such as the Highline and Central Park.
JAMES AND JUDITH K. DIMON FOUNDATION
The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation’s grantmaking invests in educational and youth organizations.
DIOGENES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Diogenes Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, LGBT causes, and the environment.
WILLIAM C. DOWLING JR. FOUNDATION
The William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, human services, health and the arts.
JEAN AND LOUIS DREYFUS FOUNDATION
This funder supports New York City nonprofits working in the fields of aging, arts, education, and social services. It was established from the estate of music publisher Louis Dreyfus and his wife.
DURST FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Durst Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, arts, and culture.
EAGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Eagan Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, health, education, youth, human services, and the environment.
EBERSTADT-KUFFNER FUND
The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, environment, and justice organizations.
EINHORN COLLABORATIVE
The foundation of financier Steven Einhorn and his wife. Health and education causes have been major priorities in recent years.
EISNER FOUNDATION
The Eisner Foundation takes an intergenerational approach to grantmaking that is pretty unprecedented around the country.
JOSEPH H. & BARBARA I. ELLIS FOUNDATION
The couple’s New York City giving focuses on the environment, arts and culture, and more.
ELIZABETH ELTING FOUNDATION
The Elizabeth Elting Foundation works to advance the economic, social, and political equality of women and marginalized people.
ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION
This foundation makes grants for education, arts, culture and human services.
ENVISION FREEDOM FUND
The Envision Freedom Fund supports criminal justice, civil rights, social justice and advocacy in New York.
ARMAND G. ERPF FUND
The Armand G. Erpf Fund primarily backs conservation and the environment, arts and culture, education and human services.
EVEILLARD FAMILY CHARITABLE
The Eveillard Family Charitable Trust’s grantmaking includes support of arts and educational institutions.
EVERETT FOUNDATION
The Everett Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.
FASCITELLI FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Fascitelli Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking for education, youth, health, and the arts. It also earmarks funds for human services and the environment.
MAURICE AND CAROL FEINBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Maurice & Carol Feinberg Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to higher education and other educational causes.
LORI AND MARK FIFE FOUNDATION
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation’s grantmaking invests in educational and Jewish organizations.
ARLENE AND DANIEL FISHER FOUNDATION
The Arlene and Daniel Fisher Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, Jewish causes, the arts, and education.
JOSEPH H. FLOM FOUNDATION
The Joseph H. Flom Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to educational and youth causes, including child advocacy and legal aid. It also earmarks significant sums for Jewish organizations.
RICHARD A. AND SUSAN P. FRIEDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
This foundation focuses primarily on education, hospitals, health associations, and Jewish causes in New York City. It has a minimal web presence.
FREDERICK MCDONALD TRUST
The Frederick McDonald Trust supports education, health, and human services organizations in Albany, New York.
BRIAN P. FRIEDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Brian P. Friedman Family Foundation‘s grantmaking funds arts and Jewish organizations.
FRIEDMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Friedman Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish organizations.
FROG ROCK FOUNDATION
Frog Rock Foundation’s mission is to improve long-term outcomes for underserved children in Westchester County, New York.
HARRY S. BLACK & ALLON FULLER FUND
The Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund supports health and human services in New York City.
FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This funder awards grants to NYC public schools and acts as a connector between the NYC Department of Education and other foundations. It prioritizes computer science and Pre-K education.
ELOISE SUSANNA GALE FOUNDATION
The Gale Foundation aims to expand life’s possibilities for children and adults with multiple disabilities.
GANEK FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Ganek Family Foundation’s grantmaking largely invests in education and the arts across the United States; however, it prioritizes New York City.
MICHAEL E. GELLERT TRUST
The Michael E. Gellert Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education and the arts. It also earmarks funds for causes like health, public policy, and the environment.
DAVID M. NEIDICH & BROOKE GARBER FOUNDATION
Gives major funding for New York City arts and culture, but also gives grants to health, youth, education, human services, and NYC community causes.
GARMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
This foundation makes grants for mental health, physical wellness, education and women and children in New York.
JOHN R. & KIENDL DAUPHINOT GORDON FUND
The John R. & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts and health.
GERRY FOUNDATION
The Gerry Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on revitalizing Sullivan County in Upstate New York.
GERSHWIND FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Gershwind Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, health, and the arts.
BERNARD F. AND ALVA B. GIMBEL FOUNDATION
The Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation supports scientific and educational causes, but focuses on the environment, economic development, legal services, and reproductive rights.
GILDER FOUNDATION
The New York City-based Gilder Foundation supports education, historical preservation, arts and culture, STEM and environmental conservation.
ERIC GLEACHER FOUNDATION
The Eric Gleacher Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, veterans, and health.
GLOBAL VILLAGE CHARITABLE TRUST
Global Village Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, health, human services, Jewish causes and policy. This funder makes grants in both Florida and New York state.
GOERGEN FOUNDATION
The Goergen Foundation funds education, youth, animals, environment, the arts, and health.
GOLDBERG NASH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The couple’s grantmaking in New York City involves education, health, Jewish causes and more. It’s largely focused on New York City.
SOL GOLDMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Sol Goldman Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and Jewish causes. Other grantmaking supports human services and the arts.
GOLDMAN-SONNENFELDT FOUNDATION
The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to policy and the environment, Jewish causes, education, and the arts. It also supports health and human services organizations.
ABRAHAM AND MILDRED GOLDSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
The Abraham and Mildred Goldstein Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to health, arts and culture, and Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for educational causes.
GOODMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Goodman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, Jewish causes, health, and human services.
JOSEPHINE GOODYEAR FOUNDATION
This foundation makes grants for women and children, human services, health, community and poverty relief.
KATHY AND AL GORDON FUND
The Kathy and Al Gordon Fund primarily backs educational causes. It also earmarks funds for causes like the arts, culture and human services.
GLEN FALLS FOUNDATION
The Glen Falls Foundation supports homelessness prevention, the elderly, families in crisis, and people with disabilities in Warren, Washington and Northern Saratoga Counties in New York.
EUGENE AND EMILY GRANT FAMILY FOUNDATION
Grantmaking supports the arts, Jewish organizations, and more. Apart from the city, Westchester County and Long Island are also sites of giving.
GREATER PULASKI COMMUNITY FUND
The Greater Pulaski Community Fund supports education, health, social services, the arts, civic concerns, and the preservation of historic resources in the village of Pulaski and the town of Richland in Oswego County, New York.
MAURICE R. AND CORINNE P. GREENBERG FOUNDATION
The Maurice R. and Corinne P. Greenberg Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, medical research and healthcare, human needs, cultural, and policy causes.
JEROME L. GREENE FOUNDATION
This funder supports well-established New York City organizations in the fields of arts, education, health, and social justice. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
GROSS FOUNDATION
The Gross Foundation funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, particularly Orthodox Jewish educational and charitable organizations and temples.
STELLA AND CHARLES GUTTMAN FOUNDATION
This funder mostly supports early education and child care in New York City. Across the five boroughs, it also funds some other education, health and social services efforts.
MARC HAAS FOUNDATION
The Haas Foundation supports arts and culture, education and health causes.
ERIC D. HADAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Eric D. Hadar Family Foundation funds grantmaking related to supporting research in the field of substance abuse treatment and prevention. It also earmarks funds for education and helping inner-city children, as well as for Jewish causes.
HAGEDORN FUND
The Hagedorn Fund primarily funds grantmaking in New York City related to health, gardens, social services, youth, education, senior services and housing and community development.
HANDLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Handler Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the environment, education, and youth. It also earmarks funds for causes like the arts and health.
STEPHEN P. HANSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Stephen P. Hanson Family Foundation funds grantmaking related to medical research, support services, the performing arts, and educational causes.
GLADYS AND ROLAND HARRIMAN FOUNDATION
The Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related education, youth and social service agencies, arts and cultural organizations, and health agencies and hospitals.
THE JEFFREY AND JAMIE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Jeffrey and Jamie Harris Family Foundation Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, and health.
HARRIS PHILANTHROPIES
Harris Philanthropies strives to improve people’s lives and unlock their potential by inspiring youth, strengthening communities, and promoting wellness and healthy living. Its grantmaking focuses on youth and sports, health and wellness, and strengthening Israel.
WILLIAM A. HASELTINE FOUNDATION
The William A. Haseltine Foundation for Medical Sciences and Arts supports access to high-quality health care for the poor and middle class in developing countries and that also fosters a dialogue between sciences and the arts.
HAYDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Hayden Family Foundation broadly funds arts grantmaking and earmarks funds for causes like health and education.
R. AND H. HEALY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The R and H Healy Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, human services, health, education and youth.
HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Helmsley Charitable Trust awards grants related to chronic health conditions, such as Type 1 diabetes and Crohn’s disease. It also supports efforts to improve healthcare quality and access in New York City and the rural Upper Midwest.
HEMMERDINGER FOUNDATION
The Hemmerdinger Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education. It also earmarks funds for various community causes, largely in New York City.
JOAN C. AND DAVID HENLE FOUNDATION
The Joan C. and David Henle Foundation funds education, the environment, youth, health, and sports.
STEPHEN & RUTH HENDEL FOUNDATION
The Stephen and Ruth Hendel Foundation primarily funds the arts and Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for causes like health and education.
HERMIONE FOUNDATION
The Hermione Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, youth, health, and human services.
THE ARTHUR AND JANET HERSHAFT FOUNDATION
The Arthur and Janet Hershaft Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, the arts, and Jewish causes.
ROCHELLE AND DAVID A. HIRSCH FOUNDATION
The Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.
HOCHSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Hochstein Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including in Israel.
HOLTZMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Holtzman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human and civil rights, as well as human services organizations.
HOFFEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Hoffen Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and Jewish causes. It also modestly earmarks funds for other causes including the arts.
REDLICH HORWITZ FOUNDTION
The Redlich Horwitz Foundation supports improvements to the foster care system in the state of New York.
CARL C. ICAHN FOUNDATION
This is one of several charitable outfits directed by the billionaire financier and his wife. The foundation does much of its grantmaking in New York City toward education, healthcare, community development, and arts and culture.
IMS CHARITABLE TRUST
The IMS Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for educational, health, and arts institutions.
JACOBSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Jacobson Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, education, and health. It also earmarks funds for the arts.
JANKLOW FOUNDATION
The Janklow Foundation funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, youth, health, human services, and Jewish causes across the United States.
J.C. FLOWERS FOUNDATION
The J.C. Flowers Foundation works with a wide range of partners to solve critical health and social problems affecting hard to reach, or “last mile,” communities. It also supports programs that help formerly incarcerated residents of Harlem in New York City reintegrate into society.
JDJ CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The JDJ Charitable Foundation supports education, cancer research and people with disabilities in New York City and the Tri-State Area.
JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND
JCF facilitates and promotes charitable giving to Jewish nonprofit organizations in New York. Most locally focused funding goes toward education and community causes.
JOEL FOUNDATION
The Joel Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to arts education, in particular music.
JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
This foundation funds work related to the environment, equality and social progress, and youth.
JPB FOUNDATION
The JPB Foundation supports fighting poverty, medical research and the environment in New York City and elsewhere in the United States.
JPMORGAN CHASE
JPMorgan Chase supports local, regional and national organizations working to improve the economic health of local communities.
KAMINER FOUNDATION
The Kaminer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health, and human services.
KANDELL FUND
The Kandell Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to arts, culture, health, and human services.
WARREN B. KANDERS FOUNDATION
The Warren B. Kanders Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts and Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for other causes like education and health.
DENIS P. AND CAROL A. KELLEHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Kelleher Charitable Foundation largely supports Catholics causes in New York City, education, and youth.
F.M. KIRBY FOUNDATION
F.M. Kirby Foundation’s two largest giving areas are education and human services, making up about half of its annual grantmaking combined. It also supports neuroscience research, disease-related organizations, hospitals, land and wildlife conservation, the arts, and civic engagement.
KOHLBERG FOUNDATION
The Kohlberg Foundation supports higher education, medical research, and environmental initiatives. Kohlberg’s grants for science research focus on human health, integrative medicine, and disease research, while its environmental grantmaking centers around sustainable foodways and local land conservation groups.
KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Korean American Community Foundation supports education, workforce development, youth, affordable housing, financial literacy, fighting poverty and community development in New York City.
L4 FOUNDATION
The L4 Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, youth, health, and community organizations.
RALPH AND RICKY LAUREN FOUNDATION
The Ralph and Ricky Lauren Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, arts and culture, and community organizations. It also earmarks funds for Jewish causes.
LAUDER FOUNDATION
The Lauder Foundation provides ongoing support to the Aspen Institute and several New York City cultural institutions. Smaller areas of grantmaking include education, Jewish causes and disease research.
RONALD S. LAUDER FOUNDATION
The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation works to support Jewish K-12 education, higher education and e-learning in Central and Eastern Europe through proprietary educational programs.
LA VIDA FELIZ FOUNDATION
The foundation of Wall Streeter and New York resident Aaron Sosnick supports arts and culture, education, human services, and community projects.
LEEDS FAMILY FOUNDATION
This investor and his wife fund education, arts and culture, New York City community development, health, and Jewish causes.
LEMBERG FOUNDATION
The Lemberg Foundation’s grantmaking invests in arts and educational institutions.
JAHN AND SABRINA LEVIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, Jewish causes, human services, education, youth, and the arts.
LAURENCE W. LEVINE FOUNDATION
The Laurence W. Levine Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, health, the arts, Jewish causes, human rights and human services causes.
LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION
The Lichtenstein Foundation, not named after the iconic pop-artist by the same name, primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, the arts, education, and health.
BARI LIPP FOUNDATION
The Bari Lipp Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, youth, health, and Jewish causes.
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Long Island Community Foundation supports the New York counties of Suffolk and Nassau in the areas of arts, community development, education, environment, health, mental health, hunger, technical assistance/organizational development, and youth development.
LOSTAND FOUNDATION
The Lostand Foundation supports a variety of organizations involved in social action, land conservation and sustainable development.
MAI FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Mai Family Foundation’s grantmaking supports policy, education, and global organizations, among others.
MALKIN FUND
The Malkin Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to arts and culture, health, human services, the environment and Jewish causes.
DIANE AND DARRYL MALLAH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Diane and Darryl Mallah Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health and Jewish causes.
MALLAH FOUNDATION
The Mallah Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, human services, education, and Jewish causes.
YVETTE AND JOEL MALLAH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Yvette and Joel Mallah Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health and education.
JAMES S. MARCUS FOUNDATION
The James S. Marcus Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts with emphasis on the performing arts. It also earmarks funds for education, health, and human services.
DONALD B. MARRON CHARITABLE TRUST
The philanthropic vehicle of hedge funder Donald Marron. Backs education, arts and culture, health, and more.
PIERRE AND TANA MATISSE FOUNDATION
The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation funds programs which advance arts education in public, charter, and parochial schools in New York City, supports scholarly research in the arts, loans works of art to museums for special exhibitions, and awards art-related project grants to museums, libraries and universities.
FREDERICK MCDONALD TRUST
The Frederick McDonald Trust supports education, health, and human services organizations in Albany, New York.
D J MCMANUS FOUNDATION
The D J McManus Foundation primarily contributes to nonprofits involved in the arts, education, human services, and fortifying communities. It has also earmarked funds for women’s causes and the environment.
MYRON AND ALAYNE MEILMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Myron and Alayne Meilman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, health, and human services.
SUE AND EUGENE MERCY JR. FOUNDATION
The foundation’s New York City grantmaking involves a range of causes, including the arts, education, and human services.
EDWARD & SANDRA MEYER FOUNDATION
The Edward & Sandra Meyer Foundation funds grantmaking related to medical research and clinical care, arts and education, Jewish organizations and federated giving programs.
MONDERER FOUNDATION
The Monderer Foundation aims to expands life’s possibilities for children and adults with multiple disabilities.
MONTEFORTE FOUNDATION
The philanthropic vehicle of hedge funder Willem Kooyker and his wife Judith-Ann Corrente. The couple has been giving for local arts and culture outfits, and also education and health.
MORSE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Morse Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, health, human services, Jewish causes, and the environment.
MOTHER CABRINI HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports health and wellbeing efforts for vulnerable populations and diverse communities in New York.
DONALD R. MULLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Donald R. Mullen Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, health, and education.
NADDISY FOUNDATION
The Naddisy Foundation’s grantmaking largely invests in Jewish and cultural organizations.
NANELL FOUNDATION
The Nanell Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health. It also earmarks funds for human services, Jewish causes, and the environment.
SAMUEL I. NEWHOUSE FOUNDATION
Focuses on arts and culture, education, human services and more. The couple behind the foundation, media mogul Si Newhouse and his wife Victoria, are major art collectors.
NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST
The New York Community Trust gives for the benefit of the city in the areas of education, arts community development, the environment. Most of the money stays in New York City.
NEW YORK FOUNDATION
The New York Foundation prioritizes community organizing and advocacy organizations, and all grantees share a common commitment to inspire New Yorkers to become informed and active participants in city life.
NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
The New York Foundation for the Arts provides local artists and art organizations with cash grants, fiscal sponsorship, online resources, and professional development training. Most forms of art are considered for funding.
NEW YORK JETS FOUNDATION
The New York Jets Foundation supports youth, health, sports and recreation, human services and social justice in New York City and throughout the Tri-State Area.
NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION
The New York Life Foundation focuses grantmaking on children and youth in New York City and Westchester County, New York.
NEW YORK STATE HEALTH FOUNDATION
This foundation is a huge New York grantmaker for most health-related issues, including quality primary care, diabetes prevention and health policy making.
NEW YORK WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
This funder supports causes for anti-violence, safety, economic security, health, sexual rights, and reproductive justice that benefit women and girls in New York City.
NIAGARA AREA FOUNDATION
The Niagara Area Foundation supports arts, civic needs, community development, education, the environment and health and human services, and youth development in Niagara County, New York.
NISKAYUNA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Niskayuna Community Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health, recreation, environment, human services in Niskayuna, New York.
NORTH STAR FUND
The North Star Fund awards activist-led grants, rapid response grants, and donor-advised grants in New York City. The fund supports local organizations that promise to improve schools, housing conditions, healthcare, access to jobs, civil liberties, peace, freedom, and human rights.
NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation supports community development, human services, general education, environmental education, and youth in the Northern Chautauqua region of New York.
NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Northern New York Community Foundation supports human services, health and wellness, arts and culture, education, families and youth, community development, and recreation in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties in New York.
JOSEPH C. NUGENT FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Joseph C. Nugent Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to human service organizations, with an emphasis on homeless and substance abuse services. It also earmarks funds for hospitals, medical centers and education.
ONG FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Ong Family Foundation, which primarily funds programs that are comprehensive, community-based and preventive in nature.
ORENTREICH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The foundation’s grantmaking heavily involves New York City arts and culture organizations. Other interests include education, health, and Jewish causes.
OSWEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Oswego County Community Foundation supports arts and culture, environment and animals, education, human services, health, and civic affairs in Oswego County, New York.
PAULSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson’s foundation makes a lot of grants to education and health. New York City is a priority.
PECHTER FOUNDATION
The Pechter Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, human services, arts, and culture.
PEEK FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Peek Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, educational, health, and cultural organizations.
POSES FAMILY FOUNDATION
This is a New York City-based foundation, especially interested in improving the lives of people with learning and attention issues. Other interests include the arts and Jewish organizations.
PRICE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The philanthropic vehicle of finance billionaire Michael F. Price. Grantmaking involves education, health and biomedical research, and supporting children and youth.
TINA AND STEVEN PRICE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The couple strongly supports the Jewish community in New York. Other interests are education and health. Philanthropy largely tracks with personal ties and the couple’s board memberships.
PVH FOUNDATION
The philanthropic arm of PVH Corp, the PVH Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the lives of women and children by creating safe spaces, improving access to education, and enhancing quality of life.
RIGGIO FOUNDATION
The Riggio Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to arts, culture, education, youth, health, and human services.
LESLIE C. QUICK AND REGINA A. QUICK CHARITABLE TRUST
The Quick Charitable Trust funds education, the arts, and Catholic causes.
QUINTEN HOUSE FOUNDATION
The Quinten House Foundation provides support for the fine and performing arts, medical research, people suffering from disease, and the health and welfare of less advantaged members of society.
STEWART J. RAHR FOUNDATION
This young foundation states three interests: youth, education and medical research. However, its grantmaking is just getting started.
RATTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Rattner Family Foundation supports policy and global organizations, education, as well as education, among other interests.
REGALS FOUNDATION
The Regals Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including Jewish social services, education, and temples.
REVSON FOUNDATION
Revson awards grants in education, biomedical research, urban affairs, Jewish philanthropy and education. Apart from grantmaking in Israel, nearly all funding is focused on New York.
RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC.
The Resource Foundation Inc. funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, animals, environment, human services, health, and community organizations.
RICE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Rice Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, the environment, and the arts.
ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION
Robin Hood has a high profile in New York. Aside from the foundation’s major efforts toward disaster relief and emergency response, it mostly focuses on reducing poverty in the city.
JIM AND LINDA ROBINSON FOUNDATION
The Jim and Linda Robinson Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health and education.
EDWARD & ELLEN ROCHE RELIEF FOUNDATION
The Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation supports human services causes that help women and children in New York City.
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Rochester Area Community Foundation supports a wide variety of local nonprofits in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties in upstate New York.
ROME COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Rome Community Foundation supports community development, children and youth, elderly, arts and culture, churches, human services, and historical preservation in and around Rome, New York.
EDWARD JOHN AND PATRICIA ROSENWALD FOUNDATION
The Edward John and Patricia Rosenwald Foundation’s grantmaking includes investments in health, education, and arts and culture organizations.
DARYL & STEVEN ROTH FOUNDATION
Daryl & Steven Roth Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and Jewish organizations.
RICHARD ROTH FOUNDATION
The Richard Roth Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts and Jewish causes.
ROWAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
This is the philanthropic vehicle of private equity billionaire Marc Rowan and his wife Carolyn. New York City grantmaking involves education, Jewish causes, health, and more.
FREDERICK P AND SANDRA P ROSE FOUNDATION
The Frederick P and Sandra P Rose Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the performing arts and other cultural organizations. It also earmarks funds for higher education.
ABNER ROSEN FOUNDATION
The Abner Rosen Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, and Jewish causes.
RUBIN-HENRY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Rubin-Henry Family Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and health causes.
PAMELA AND ARTHUR SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Pamela and Arthur Sanders Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, health, human services, and education.
MARA & RICKY SANDLER FOUNDATION
The couple’s New York City grantmaking involves the arts, education, Jewish causes and more.
SANTOMERO FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Santomero Family Foundation prioritizes education and the arts, and also funds animal, health, religious, environmental, and policy organizations.
SARA & ROBERT SAVAGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Sara & Robert Savage Charitable Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and the environment.
SACHS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Sachs Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, health, and community organizations.
GARY SALTZ FOUNDATION
The Gary Saltz Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to at risk youth and education. The foundation also earmarks funds for Jewish causes, and the arts. It funds in Los Angeles and New York.
JACK & ANITA SALTZ FOUNDATION
The Jack & Anita Saltz Foundation’s grantmaking supports medical organizations and Jewish causes.
SCHERMAN FOUNDATION
Scherman funds arts, environment, government transparency and accountability, human rights and liberties, reproductive rights and justice, and New York communities. It also awards grants through the Katherine S. and Axel G. Rosin Fund.
SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION
The Schenectady Foundation supports neighborhoods, youth, education, scholarships, and community development in Schenectady County, New York.
SCHWARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Schwartz Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, human services, and health.
SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Hedge-funder David Shaw and his wife Beth appear to be ramping up their already active philanthropy. Topics include education and youth, health, Jewish causes, arts and culture.
HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FOUNDATION
The Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation supports community improvement, capacity-building, and the environment in and around Rochester, New York.
SILVERWEED FOUNDATION
The Silverweed Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, and Jewish causes.
SJS CHARITABLE TRUST
The SJS Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to Armenian causes, education, human services, and the arts.
SOKOLOFF FOUNDATION
The Sokoloff Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, Jewish causes, and human services.
HOWARD AND SARAH D. SOLOMON FOUNDATION
The Howard and Sarah D. Solomon Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, particularly the performing arts.
PETER AND SUSAN SOLOMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Peter and Susan Solomon Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to arts and cultural organizations. It also earmarks funds for health, human services, Jewish organizations, and other select causes.
SOLOMON WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Solomon Wilson Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to educational programming, community involvement, and conservation.
SHELDON H. SOLOW FOUNDATION
The Sheldon H. Solow Foundation’s grantmaking includes support for arts and Jewish organizations.
SPEYER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The philanthropic vehicle of real estate billionaire Jerry I. Speyer and his wife Katherine. The couple have been strong supporters of arts and culture in New York City, but local grantmaking involves education, health, and more.
SPIONKOP CHARITABLE TRUST
The Spionkop Charitable Trust makes grants to pre-selected organizations primarily for the arts and environmental purposes.
STAINMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Stainman Family Foundation’s grantmaking funds human services and arts organizations.
STARR FOUNDATION
The Starr Foundation gives primarily to health and education causes. Although the foundation strongly discourages unsolicited grant proposals, it does have a medium-sized staff that makes itself accessible to grantseekers.
OLIVER STANTON FOUNDATION
Founded by Transammonia minority owner Oliver Stanton and his wife Elizabeth, this funder supports Jewish causes, the arts, and education.
JOSEPH S. & DIANE H. STEINBERG CHARITABLE TRUST
The Joseph S. & Diane H. Steinberg Charitable Trust’s grantmaking focuses on the family’s local Brooklyn community, helping poor people move up the economic ladder, children, documentary films with theatrical release potential, Israel, Jewish history, culture and archival activities, medical research, as well as other endeavors.
D & E STEINMETZ FOUNDATION
The D & E Steinmetz Foundation’s grantmaking supports Jewish educational and religious organizations.
ROBERT STERLING CLARK FOUNDATION
The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation’s grantmaking prioritizes leadership development related to social, racial and economic justice and equity. Funding emphasizes, but is not limited to New York City.
DIANNE AND DAVID STERN FOUNDATION
The Dianne and David Stern Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the environment, animals, Jewish causes, arts and culture, policy, and human rights.
JEROME L. STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder focuses much of its grantmaking on the arts and Jewish causes. Family members are prominent art collectors, and they’ve contributed some of their collection to local New York City museums.
THE BARRY S. STERNLICHT FOUNDATION
The Barry S. Sternlicht Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, Jewish causes, health, and human services. It also earmarks funds for causes like the arts and the environment.
STONEWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Stonewall Community Foundation supports many different LGBTQ issues in New York City.
LEILA & MELVILLE STRAUS FAMILY CHARITABLE
The Leila & Melville Straus Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, health, and human services.
STUNTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Stuntz Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, human services, and health, including mental health. The foundation also earmarks funds for Jewish, arts and cultural organizations.
JOSEPH AND ARLENE TAUB FOUNDATION
The Joseph and Arlene Taub Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, education, youth, and Jewish causes.
THOMPSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The foundation strongly supports New York City arts and cultural institutions, particularly Park Avenue Armory, which has received some $130 million through the years.
TIGER FOUNDATION
This funder supports education, employment, youth and families, and criminal justice causes in the five boroughs of New York City to end the cycle of poverty.
ALICE M. AND THOMAS J. TISCH FOUNDATION
The Alice M. And Thomas J. Tisch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, health, and Jewish causes.
ANDREW AND ANN TISCH FOUNDATION
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, and Jewish causes. It also earmarks fund for the arts, health, policy, environmental, and community causes.
JAMES S. AND MERRYL H. TISCH FOUNDATION
The James S. and Merryl H. Tisch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, Jewish causes, the arts, health, and policy organizations.
LAURIE M. TISCH ILLUMINATION FUND
This funder supports New York City causes related to education, the arts, healthy food, and economic development. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
LIZZIE AND JONATHAN M. TISCH FOUNDATION
The Lizzie and Jonathan M. Tisch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, and healthcare. It also earmarks funds for human services and Jewish causes.
WILMA S. AND LAURENCE A. TISCH FOUNDATION
The Wilma S. and Laurence A. Tisch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, Jewish causes, the arts, and health.
BARBARA AND DONALD TOBER FOUNDATION
The couple’s philanthropy has a New York focus, and backs arts and culture. The couple also supports health and human services.
TRINITY CHURCH WALL STREET
The Trinity Church Wall Street has a social justice mission and awards grants to New York metropolitan area nonprofits to address racial equity and structural inequalities through neighborhood, leadership, and capacity funding.
TSUNAMI FOUNDATION
The Beards, via their foundation, primarily support New York City youth, education, arts, and human services organizations.
TOWERBROOK FOUNDATION
The Towerbrook Foundation’s grantmaking invests in health, Jewish and cultural organizations, as well as global humanitarian work.
TUDOR FOUNDATION
The foundation supports young people through charter schools, charter networks, and ed reform advocacy groups, as well as literacy, anti-poverty, and scholarship programs.
VIOLA FOUNDATION
The Viola Foundation’s grantmaking provides support for the Italian-American diaspora, education and religious institutions.
JOHN AND BARBARA VOGELSTEIN FOUNDATION
The John and Barbara Vogelstein Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and the arts, particularly the performing arts. The foundation also earmarks funds for causes like health, policy, Jewish causes, and the environment.
SUE AND EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION
The Sue and Edgar Wachenheim Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and the arts in the Tri-state area. It also earmarks funds for health, human services, and Jewish organizations.
MARY AND JAMES G. WALLACH FOUNDATION
The Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, health, and human services.
WALENTAS FOUNDATION, LTD
The Walentas Foundation, Ltd funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, youth, and civic development. Brooklyn, New York serves as an important region of giving.
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Westchester Community Foundation supports workforce development, basic needs, youth development, arts and culture, social justice, legal services, environment, technical assistance, and health in the Westchester region of New York.
WHISPERING BELLS FOUNDATION
The Whispering Bells Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, human rights, education, and arts and culture.
LISE AND JEFFREY WILKS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, Jewish causes, the arts, and health.
ROBERT WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST
The trust of the late financier awards an array of grants in New York, but its current status is hard to verify.
WINSTON FOUNDATION
The Winston Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to higher education, including medical education, as well as for hospitals, and cultural programs.
WINTERS FAMILY FUND
The Winters Family Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to health, human services, education, youth, and Jewish causes.
WOLFENSOHN FAMILY FOUNDATION
This family foundation supports global causes, the arts, health causes, Jewish causes, and policy.
WOMEN’S FUND OF THE CAPITAL REGION
The Women’s Fund of the Capital Region supports the needs of women and girls in the New York counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie.
WOMEN’S FUND OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports advocacy for women and girls, programs for women and girls, and women in philanthropy in the New York counties of Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison, and Oswego.
WYOMING FOUNDATION
The Wyoming Foundation supports culture, education, and human services organizations in Wyoming County, New York.
ANTHONY A. YOSELOFF FOUNDATION
The Anthony A. Yoseloff Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth. It also earmarks funds for arts institutions.
BILL AND ANN ZIFF FOUNDATION
The foundation, endowed with the wealth of publishing magnate Bill Ziff, has given to cultural, educational and environmental organizations and institutions in the city. The foundation’s president, Ann Ziff, has an interest in music and opera.
DONALD AND BARBARA ZUCKER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health and the arts. It also earmarks funds for causes like the environment, Jewish causes, and education.
ZEGARAC-POLLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Zegarac-Pollock Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth. It also earmarks funds for other causes.
Tri-State Funders At-Large
LOUIS AND ANNE ABRONS FOUNDATION
The Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, education, youth, health, the arts, the environment, policy, and Jewish causes.
JOHN AND DARIA BARRY FOUNDATION
The John and Daria Barry Foundation is committed to improving opportunities, with a focus on veterans, education and the environment.
A.C. ISRAEL FOUNDATION
The A.C. Israel Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and human services. It also earmarks funds for Jewish and religious causes, the arts, and other select causes.
ADP FOUNDATION
The ADP Foundation supports local communities, the environment, and disaster relief in the Tri-State Area and beyond.
AE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Ae Family Foundation funds science and medical research, health, education, youth, and the arts.
AFH FOUNDATION
The AFH Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes. AFH awards the majority of its grants to organizations located in New York and New Jersey.
ALEXANDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Alexander Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to global and health causes.
APPLEBAUM FOUNDATION
The Applebaum Foundation supports medical research and education, cultural institutions and Jewish educational, religious and welfare organizations in the United States and Israel.
AVANGRID FOUNDATION
The Avangrid Foundation provides energy sustainability, environment, art and culture, and human services grants in the Tri-State areas and other regions in which the company operates.
STANLEY, MARION, PAUL, AND EDWARD BERGMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Stanley, Marion, Paul, and Edward Bergman Family Foundation works in fostering the arts, higher education, cultural diversity and grassroots health care and sustainable entrepreneurial economic development initiatives in the United States, Africa and other developing regions of the world.
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation supports education, health care, basic human needs, arts, and the environment in regions of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
This private funder is a big supporter of causes in New Jersey in the areas of education, medicine and culture. Metropolitan New York is also a geographic area of focus. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
BLAU FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Blau Family Foundation’s grantmaking supports organizations that focus on education, health, and arts and culture across the United States.
MORTON K. AND JANE BLAUSTEIN FOUNDATION
This family funder supports education, health, and human rights/social justice in New York City, as well as in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Other Blaustein philanthropies focus more exclusively on Baltimore.
BROOKDALE FOUNDATION GROUP
The Brookdale Foundation Group provides significant funding in New Jersey and New York in the fields of memory loss programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease, services for family caregivers, and emerging leaders in the field of aging.
HIMAN BROWN CHARITABLE TRUST
The Himan Brown Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, Jewish causes, and cultural organizations. Brown awards the majority of its grants to organizations located in New York and Florida.
J.E. & Z.B. BUTLER FOUNDATION
The J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation supports organizations that assist people with disabilities and youth development in the New York metro area and Boston.
CAMERON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Cameron Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking for education. It also earmarks funds for other community causes like health and the environment.
CAMPBELL SOUP FOUNDATION
The Campbell Soup Foundation gives in New Jersey and Connecticut in the Tri-State area for access to healthy food, nutrition education, active living, and neighborhoods.
DEBRA AND KENNETH CAPLAN FOUNDATION
The Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation’s grantmaking supports educational and health organizations. Caplan awards the majority of its grants to organizations located in New York and New Jersey.
CARNEGIE FOUNDATION
The Carnegie Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.
CHOBANI FOUNDATION
The Chobani Foundation is a corporate funder that supports accessible food, youth, and entrepreneurship and small businesses in New York and beyond.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE TWIN TIERS
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers supports human services, economic development, youth, education, and health in select counties of New York and Pennsylvania.
CONARD-DAVIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Conard-Davis Family Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and policy institutions. This funder awards the majority of its grants to organizations in New York and Massachusetts.
CRANE CO. PHILANTHROPIES
Crane Co. has three philanthropic vehicles: the Crane Fund, the Crane Fund for Widows and Children, and the Crane Foundation. It makes grants in the areas of education, human services, health, and more.
ELLEN AND GARY DAVIS FOUNDATION
The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, youth, Jewish causes, health and medical research, and the arts. The Davis Foundation awards the majority of its grants to nonprofits in New York and Connecticut.
DERFNER FOUNDATION
The Derfner Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, health, education, arts, and human services. While this funder awards a number of grants to organizations across the country, the majority of grants go to nonprofits located in New York and California.
DICKLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder supports nonprofits in Connecticut, New York, and beyond in the fields of early childhood education, education reform, grassroots community development, reproductive health.
ENSWORTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Ensworth Charitable Foundation supports arts and culture, human services, health, education, and humanities in Hartford, Connecticut and the surrounding communities.
LESTER M. AND SALLY ENTIN FOUNDATION
The Lester M. and Sally Entin Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, Jewish causes, education, and human services.
FALCON FOUNDATION
The Falcon Foundation primarily funds human rights and justice, education, and the arts.
FINNERAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Finneran Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and human services.
J.C. FLOWERS FOUNDATION
The J.C. Flowers Foundation works with a wide range of partners to solve critical health and social problems affecting hard to reach, or “last mile,” communities. The Foundation’s global giving focuses its efforts on the cross border communities of Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also funds organizations that invest in people recently freed from prison.
FOURNIER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The foundation of Alan Fournier and his wife Jennifer mostly makes grants in the New Jersey area, in New York, and (to a lesser extent) other regions throughout the U.S.
FORDHAM STREET FOUNDATION
FSF supports programs that help children of color in New York City and Washington, D.C., succeed in school. They award grants once yearly and accept unsolicited applications.
FRANKFORT FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Frankfort Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth, arts and culture, health and human services, and Jewish causes. Frankfort awards the majority of its grants ot organizations located in New York and New Jersey.
GILDER FOUNDATION
The Gilder Foundation supports libraries, scholarship funds, secondary education, recreation, public affairs, culture in New York City and beyond.
ROBERT I. GOLDMAN FOUNDATION
The Robert I. Goldman Foundation funds grantmaking related to medical research, education, arts, anti-poverty, and Jewish causes. The majority of this funder’s grants go to nonprofits in New York and Florida.
WILLIAM T. GRANT FOUNDATION
The William T. Grant Foundation focuses on reducing inequality, improving the use of research evidence to benefit youth in New York and beyond.
GLENN GREENBERG AND LINDA VESTER FOUNDATION
The Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, human services, and the arts. The foundation awards the majority of its grants to nonprofits in Connecticut and New York.
GREENBLATT FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education, Jewish causes, health and the arts.
ROBERT E. LEET & CLARA GUTHRIE PATTERSON TRUST
The Robert E. Leet & Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust funds medical research that addresses the causes of human disease and its treatment in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
HAJIM FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Hajim Family Foundation makes grants to organizations that promote education, health services, health care, arts, culture, conservation, preservation and recreation.
IEEE FOUNDATION
The IEEE Foundation supports select organizations in the areas of technology, literacy, and education in the Tri-State Area and beyond.
JMT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The JMT Charitable Foundation seeks to make a difference in the world through improving career opportunities for inner city children, supporting long-term prosperity for Israel, and conserving both open spaces and wildlife.
HENRY AND ELAINE KAUFMAN FOUNDATION
The Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation’s grantmaking invests in the arts, Jewish causes, and educational organizations. The majority of Kaufman’s grants are awarded to nonprofits in New York and New Jersey.
RITA J. AND STANLEY H. KAPLAN FOUNDATION
The Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Foundation works to empower people and inspire hope. The foundation supports organizations in New York and Boston, partnering with arts, education, health, Jewish and social organizations that align with its vision.
JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION
The James Keene Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes across the United States.
KESSLER FOUNDATION
The Kessler Foundation funds assisting people with disabilities in New Jersey and beyond.
DAVID M. KIES FAMILY FOUNDATION
The David M. Kies Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, and community organizations. It also earmarks funds for health and religious causes.
CHARLES AND LYNNE KLATSKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Charles and Lynne Klatskin Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to health and Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for select community causes.
DAVID H. KOCH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Bankrolled by New York’s richest resident, the foundation is particularly active in supporting cancer research and arts institutions in the city.
KOHLBERG FOUNDATION
The Kohlberg Foundation supports health and medical research, education, and the environment in New York and beyond.
KRAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The couple’s philanthropy is laser-focused on New York City, particularly arts and culture. The Krauses are major art collectors. Other interests include education and human services.
KRAVIS FOUNDATION
Kravis awards grants in New York and Connecticut to support projects in cancer research, education and human services. Doesn’t give cancer research grants to individual investigators or researchers.
KRESSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Kressel Family Foundation’s grantmaking prioritizes the Jewish community.
EUGENE M. LANG FOUNDATION
The Eugene M. Lang Foundation supports education, the arts, social justice, community and civic responsibility, health and aging, and preservation of the natural and built environment. Lang supports nonprofits in New York and Washington DC.
ROBERT AND JILL LE BLANC CHARITABLE TRUST
The Robert and Jill Le Blanc Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, and health, including children’s health.
MICHAEL J. AND PATRICIA LEVITT FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Strong interest in education and animal welfare causes, mostly in New York City, but also makes grants to groups in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Grants often fund animal shelter causes, and college tuition scholarships for low- and mid-income students.
LIPTON FOUNDATION
The Lipton Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, human services, Jewish causes, the arts, and the environment.
LME FOUNDATION
Former Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman J. Michael Evans, via his foundation, focuses his New York City philanthropy on areas like education, youth, and human services.
LOEB FAMILY THIRD POINT FOUNDATION
The foundation of hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb and his wife Margaret supports health, arts, and education, among other causes. Annual giving is modest, but the couple has wide interests.
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation supports affordable housing, education, economic development, financial stability, health, safe neighborhoods, community leadership, and policy and research in the Tri-State area and across America.
LONE PINE FOUNDATION
The foundation is very active in the Connecticut and New York City areas, giving to many charter schools, advocacy groups and local Connecticut public schools.
WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION
This funder supports nonprofits in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, and quality of life in the Tri-State Area. Unsolicited grant requests are not accepted.
NBCUNIVERSAL FOUNDATION
The NBCUniversal Foundation supports diversity and inclusion, storytelling with media, youth education, and community engagement in New York, Southern California, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas/Fort Worth, Boston, Hartford, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Miami/Fort Lauderdale, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego.
CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE FOUNDATION
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation supports higher education for students through scholarships and fellowships.
HOWARD AND MARYAM NEWMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Howard and Maryam Newman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, scientific research, and the arts. It also earmarks funds for global, religious, environmental, and civil rights causes.
EDWARD JOHN NOBLE FOUNDATION
Not to be confused with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, this foundation awards grants to New York and Georgia-based organizations. In New York, Noble awards grants to art education, secondary education, and health causes.
GEORGE L. OHRSTROM JR. FOUNDATION
The George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, environmental, educational causes.
JANE AND DANIEL OCH FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Och Foundation states that its primary areas of interest are New York and Massachusetts. However, it awards grants to New Jersey-based organizations, as well. Och likes to fund hospitals, human service and Jewish programs.
JOHN R. OISHEI FOUNDATION
The John R. Oishei Foundation supports nonprofits in Western New York in the areas of education, self-sufficiency, stable neighborhoods, healthcare, and arts and culture.
LILY PALMER FRY MEMORIAL TRUST
The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust supports human services, summer camps, and children and youth in New York and Connecticut.
PEOPLE’S UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
This corporate bank foundation supports communities in the Tri-State area and Northeast in the fields of community development, youth development, and affordable housing.
PLM FOUNDATION
The PLM Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and arts institutions.
YVONNE AND LESLIE POLLACK FOUNDATION
The Yvonne and Leslie Pollack Foundation funds education, youth, health, Jewish causes, and human services.
PSEG FOUNDATION
PSEG Foundation is a corporate funder that supports sustainable neighborhoods, safety, and STEM education in portions of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation supports organizations that improve the quality of life for people with paralysis in New Jersey and beyond.
RISE8 FOUNDATION
The Rise8 Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to educational, medical, and humanitarian causes.
ROBBINS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Hedge fund billionaire Larry Robbins is deep into education issues, but also gives to anti-poverty groups, as well as health and Jewish causes.
ROSENBLATT CHARITABLE
The Rosenblatt Charitable Trust’s grantmaking invests in Jewish and health organizations.
STEVEN J. AND ROBIN ROTTER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Steven J and Robin Rotter Family Foundation makes grants across the United State. It prioritizes Jewish causes and policy organizations, but also invests in policy, education, and youth.
ROYCE FAMILY FUND
The Royce Family Fund supports higher education, arts and culture, film, human services churches and religion in Connecticut and New York.
DAVID E. SIMON AND JACQUELINE S. SIMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The David E. Simon and Jacqueline S. Simon Charitable Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, youth, health, Jewish causes, human services, and the arts. New York City and Indiana serve as important regions of giving.
SIMBAT FOUNDATION
Simbat’s grantmaking prioritizes the Jewish community in the United States.
SETH SPRAQUE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation supports arts, education, housing, basic needs, environment, health care, and human and social services in New York City, Boston, Cape Cod, San Diego, and Maine.
AARON AND BETTY LEE STERN FOUNDATION
The Aaron and Betty Lee Stern Foundation’s grantmaking prioritizes the arts and education across the United States. However, it also funds programs benefitting youth.
MK REICHERT STERNLICHT FOUNDATION
The MK Reichert Sternlicht Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to social change and global causes, education, youth, health, and historic preservation.
SUDLER FOUNDATION
The Sudler Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, health, human services, and Jewish causes.
TIERNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Tierney Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, global and humanitarian causes, and the arts.
ROBERT AND JANE TOLL FOUNDATION
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education and youth, Jewish causes, art and cultural programs, and health and human services.
TURRELL FUND
The Turrell Fund supports direct services to children, youth development, and at-risk children in New Jersey and Vermont.
SUSAN S AND KENNETH WALLACH FOUNDATION
The Susan S and Kenneth Wallach Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, health, and Jewish causes.
JOSEPH LEROY AND ANN C. WARNER FUND
The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund supports organizations that assist children with disabilities and children in foster care through education, arts, sports, health care, family preservation, research, primary care services, and advocacy programs.
HYDE AND WATSON FOUNDATION
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds education, social services, arts, health, religion, and humanities in the five boroughs of New York City and the New Jersey counties of Essex, Morris, and Union.
JOHN F. WELCH JR. FOUNDATION
The John F. Welch Jr. Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, poverty, health, and animals. THe majority of Welch’s grants go to organizations in New York and California.
WECHSLER FOUNDATION
The Wechsler Foundation funds grantmaking related to education and youth, health, the arts, environmental and animal organizations, and Jewish causes.
