Foundations that fund education in New York
These 25 foundations made grants to education in New York in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Fidelity Foundation
- $10,000,000 to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva: General operating / annual support
- $2,500,000 to St Lawrence University, Canton: Endowment
- $7,000 to University at Albany Foundation, Albany: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Pinkerton Foundation
- $295,000 to Futures and Options Inc, New York: Career Readiness
- $196,000 to Read Alliance, New York: Education
- $195,000 to Writopia Lab Inc, New York: After School & Summer Learning
How to apply: All applicants must submit a brief letter of inquiry, not to exceed 20,000 characters, describing the grantee organization and the proposed project through our Grant Portal. You will be asked to upload an organization budget, program budget and list of board members.
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry are welcome at any time.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded only to nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide emergency assistance, nor do we...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $3,408,828 to New York University, New York: 80586 continuing to build the city health dashboard's impact and to deepen engagement
- $1,509,603 to Cornell University, Ithaca: 79754 developing rapidly responsive community-engaged research on media-messaging and...
- $1,000,000 to Teachers College Columbia University, New York: 80818 extending the baby's first years intervention to study the impact of unconditional...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Hartwick College, Oneonta: Hartland scholarships
- $38,750 to Morrisville College Foundation Inc, Morrisville: Scholarships
- $37,500 to Morrisville College Foundation Inc, Morrisville: Scholarships
How to apply: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Deadlines: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Restrictions: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc
- $400,000 to Tntp, New York: Gen op: buffalo urban teaching fellows prgm
- $325,000 to Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc, Buffalo: Program support: 2024 say yes summer camp
- $213,050 to Education Collaborative of Wny, Buffalo: Cullen scholars 2024-2025 tuition support
How to apply: Grant process is conducted online through www.thecullenfoundation.org; instructions and eligibility located on this website; requirements include: completion, submission and approval of loi and application; audited or reviewed financial statements completed by independent cpa;...
Deadlines: Submission dates vary per year but generally, loi process begins in january and july of each year.
Restrictions: Applications limited to specific areas of education and performing arts organizations located in and primarily benefitting residents of erie county, new york; applicants must be 501(c)3; additional eligibility criteria apply see...
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $2,250,000 to Kinfolk Tech Foundation, Brooklyn: To continue support for the kinfolk ar monuments app and digital archive
- $1,000,000 to New York University, New York: To support the sustainability of networked resources, developed by and for indigenous...
- $1,000,000 to University of Rochester, Rochester: To support the last of a series of cluster hires in the department of black studies
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Altman Foundation
- $175,000 to New Visions for Public Schools, New York: To promote improved postsecondary outcomes among students from new visions schools as...
- $130,000 to Masa-Mexed Inc, Bronx: To support legal assistance and education
- $125,000 to Research Foundation of the City University of New York, New York: For the cuny office of academic affairs to help support tutors and staff who participate...
How to apply: Please see our grant guidelines on our website - https://www.altmanfoundation.org/grant-seekers
Deadlines: Please see our grant guidelines on our website - https://www.altmanfoundation.org/grant-seekers
Restrictions: Please see our grant guidelines on our website - https://www.altmanfoundation.org/grant-seekers
Esl Charitable Foundation
- $625,000 to University of Rochester, Rochester: To support education
- $246,000 to State University College at Brockport Foundation Inc, Brockport: To support education
- $125,000 to Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association Inc, Rochester: To support education
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing; including requested amount, date and reason for request. An irs letter of 501(c)(3) status, deductibility status, w-9 form with tin/ein, a list of organizations' board of directors, ceo, president must all be provided as well.
Restrictions: Serve the geographical areas of members of esl federal credit union. Must be 501(c)(3).
Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc
- $125,000 to Teachers College Columbia University, New York: For the trustees for tomorrow campaign -- expendable 4-year grant for scholarships for...
- $100,000 to American University of Beirut, New York: Aub medical center emergency relief
- $75,000 to Readworks Inc, Brooklyn: The development of an internal department for early childhood resources and the creation...
How to apply: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/grants
Deadlines: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/grants
Restrictions: See foundation's website https://www.chdodgefoundation.org/guidelines
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
- $500,644 to Bard College, Bronx: To support the design of a new science laboratory and teaching curriculum for hands-on...
- $437,500 to Rockefeller University, New York: To study how mechanical force impacts the fidelity of transcription and coordinates the...
- $400,000 to New York University, New York: To continue the development of the decarbonizing chemical manufacturing using sustainable...
How to apply: See general explanation for details
Restrictions: See general explanation for details
The Dyson Foundation
- $250,000 to Winners Circle Project, Ithaca: Towards high school project-based learning and career readiness (s.t.e.a.m.) through the...
- $200,000 to Dutchess Day School, Millbrook: Towards the installation of a new playground, the construction of an outdoor classroom,...
- $115,000 to Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs: Multi-year support for scholarships for economically-disadvantaged students from the...
How to apply: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.
Deadlines: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.
Restrictions: See grant application submission information in federal footnote statements.
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc C/O Hbk Cpa's & Consultants
- $510,000 to Rockefeller University, On File: Charitable
- $100,000 to The Rockefeller University, On File: Charitable
- $50,000 to Publicolor, On File: Charitable
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing, indicating the charitable purpose of the organization with supporting materials.
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
- $337,940 to University of Rochester, Rochester: Charitable purpose
- $222,294 to St John Fisher University, Rochester: Charitable purpose
- $168,835 to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva: Charitable purpose
How to apply: Grant applications are accessed through the foundation website to the grant management software system.
Deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on the foundation website.
Restrictions: Grant guidelines and criteria are posted on the foundation website.
The Lazard Charitable Foundation C/O Lazard Freres & Co LLC
- $670,100 to New Visions for Public Schools Inc, New York: Unrestricted
- $100,000 to Futures and Options Inc, New York: Unrestricted
- $5,500 to Bard College, Annandale: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter form; description of the organization and its activities
Restrictions: Ineligible organizations: religious organizations, government agencies, political organizations,lobbying groups, labor, fraternal organizations, business or industry associations charitable organizations classified as private foundations...
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $675,000 to Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools Inc, New York: General operating;program
- $500,000 to M2 the Institute for Experiential Jewish Education, New York: General operating;program
- $425,000 to Leading Edge Alliance Inc, New York: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Echoing Green Inc, New York: Echoing green general operating grant
- $500,000 to Donorschoose Org, New York: Service stars youth empowerment grant
- $250,000 to Donorschoose Org, New York: Service stars youth empowerment grant - part 2
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
New York State Health Fdn D/B/A New York Health Foundation
- $173,387 to New York University, New York: Understanding statewide needs and opportunities for community health worker integration...
- $172,000 to Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Syracuse: Embedding early identification for cognitive impairment into new york states aging...
- $166,786 to Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Brooklyn: Brooklyn health equity index 2.0
How to apply: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Deadlines: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Restrictions: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Gouverneur Foundation
- $6,000 to Clarkson University, Potsdam: Education
- $6,000 to Clarkson University, Potsdam: Education
- $6,000 to Clarkson University, Potsdam: Education
How to apply: Four page application form prescribed by the foundation attaching transcripts
Deadlines: July 1st for the following fall
Restrictions: Preference given to graduates of gouverneur schools
Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation
- $4,000 to Capital Region Chamber Foundation, Albany: To support the administration of the capital regoin advancement fund (craf) which helps...
- $2,500 to Darrow School, New Lebanon: To help purchase supplies for the hands-to-work program
- $2,500 to Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation, Hudson: Scholar's ball
How to apply: Submit a cover letter on the requesting organization's letterhead. The amount requested, purpose of the grant and the name, address and telephone number of the organization's contact person. Brief description of the organization's purpose, history and forward outlook. Copy of...
Deadlines: Request for funding must be submitted between december 1st and january 15th of the current fiscal ye
Restrictions: Purpose must be one of the following: education, health and wellness social and civic services, culture and art or housing for low and moderate income individuals.
Russell Sage Foundation
- $199,096 to Cornell University, Ithaca: Informing Overconfident and Insecure Job Seekers
- $133,824 to New York University, New York: The Effect of SNAP on Financial Health
- $99,840 to New York University, New York: Missing pieces in the puzzle
How to apply: Check the foundation's website for forms, deadlines and restrictions.
Deadlines: See (b) above.
Restrictions: See (b) above.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to Building Skills Ny, New York: Construction career accelerator
- $70,000 to Start Lighthouse Inc, New York: Start lighthouse literacy hubs
- $35,000 to The Animation Project Inc, Brooklyn: Digital arts technology & professional development program
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Mutual of America Foundation
- $11,500 to Syracuse University, Syracuse: General operating purpose
- $11,500 to Syracuse University, Syracuse: General operating purpose
- $10,000 to Fordham University, New York: General operating purpose
How to apply: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
Deadlines: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
Restrictions: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc
- $508,000 to Doris Duke Foundation, New York: To support the 11th class of doris duke artist awards (ddaa 2024)
- $362,362 to Doris Duke Foundation, New York: Doris duke artist awards 2021, and funding for two additional 2020 artists
- $300,000 to Doris Duke Foundation, New York: Doris duke artist awards 2023, and funding for one additional 2021 artist
How to apply: See part xiv, grants process statement
Deadlines: See part xiv, grants process statement
Restrictions: See part xiv, grants process statement
The Presser Foundation
- $10,000 to The Juilliard School, New York: Graduate music awards
- $3,000 to Potsdam College Foundation Inc, Potsdam: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to Purchase College Foundation, Purchase: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $458,200 to Fordham University, The Bronx: Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program
- $125,000 to Auburn Theological Seminary, New York: Support for convening, networking, and publications
- $100,000 to Research Foundation of the City University of New York, New York: Support for academic research
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
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