Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in New York
These 25 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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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Pinkerton Foundation
- $500,000 to Community Connections for Youth Inc, Bronx: Youth and Family Justice
- $400,000 to Friends of the Children New York, New York: After School and Summer Learning
- $300,000 to Exodus Transitional Community, New York: Youth and Family Justice
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...
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
- $89,725 to Worker Justice Center of New York, Rochester: Responsive Grants
- $50,000 to The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, Rochester: Collaborative
- $29,256 to Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach, Rochester: Responsive Grants
How to apply: (see statement)
Deadlines: (see statement)
Restrictions: All grants made by the greater rochester health foundation must meet published eligibility criteria including, but not limited to, being a tax-exempt organization in good standing with the state of new york. Applicants must be located in...
New York Foundation
- $175,000 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: For general operating support.
- $70,000 to Chhaya Community Development Corporation, Jackson Heights: For general operating support.
- $50,000 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: Support for right to a roof coalition, a fiscally sponsored project of make the road new...
How to apply: Provide a brief description (no more than three pages) of your request, which should include: 1. Your organization's history; 2. The need or problem you seek to address; 3. Your organizational goals for the coming year; 4. How you will use new york foundation's funding to help...
Deadlines: March 1st
Restrictions: The new york foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing, grassroots advocacy, and movement-building. We believe that the resilience and vitality of new yorkers is the city's greatest resource, and we value the courage and...
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Medical Justice Alliance Inc, New York: New support to recruit and train physicians to provide expert testimony for incarcerated...
- $100,000 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: Renewed support for the mental health project at four community schools housed within the...
- $75,000 to Exodus Transitional Community, New York: First-time vaf support for east-harlem-based organization opening an article 31 licensed...
How to apply: See detailed instructions on foundation's website www.vanamfound.org/apply-for-a-grant
Deadlines: See detailed instructions on foundation's website
Restrictions: The foundation funds innovative and practical programs for early intervention, advocacy and increased accessibility of mental health services for people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $170,000 to Fines and Fees Justice Center, New York: 81197 developing a communications strategy to reform unjust and harmful fines and fees...
- $118,200 to Medical Justice Alliance, New York: 82216 increasing compassionate decisionmaking in healthcare behind bars by expanding the...
- $80,000 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: 80769 improving monitoring of medicaid by engaging people on the ground about their...
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...
The Dyson Foundation
- $75,000 to Exodus Transitional Community, New York: Multi-year support for reentry programming to serve men and women released from prison...
- $65,000 to Worker Justice Center of New York, Rochester: Multi-year support of the mid-hudson valley office.
- $25,000 to Dispute Resolution Center, Middletown: Towards a supervised visitation program, providing a safe and neutral environment for...
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.
Esl Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Empire Justice Center, Rochester: To support employment
- $50,000 to Empire Justice Center, Rochester: To support housing
- $27,350 to North Winton Village Association Ltd, Rochester: To support connected neighborhoods
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).
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation
- $34,500 to The Legal Aid Society, New York: Charitable
- $25,000 to Schools Consent Project, Brooklyn: Charitable
- $20,650 to Friends of the Children New York, New York: Charitable
How to apply: No particular format required at this time
Restrictions: These matters will be determined from time to time
The Joyce Foundation
- $378,000 to Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc, New York: Mission fund
- $150,000 to Vera Institute of Justice Inc, Brooklyn: Mission fund
- $120,000 to Vera Institute of Justice Inc, Brooklyn: Gun violence prevention & justice reform
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
New York State Health Fdn D/B/A New York Health Foundation
- $160,000 to Justice Innovation Inc, New York: Advancing peer mentors in new yorks veterans treatment courts
- $119,794 to New York State Defenders Association, Albany: Strengthening and increasing access to veterans treatment courts statewide
- $40,000 to Volunteer Lawyers Project of Cny, Syracuse: Educating and assisting consumers with medical debt
How to apply: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Deadlines: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Restrictions: See www.nyhealthfoundation.org
Td Charitable Foundation
- $45,000 to Avenues for Justice, New York: Hire up job readiness program
- $30,000 to Artistic Noise Inc, New York: Alumni artist in residence
- $20,000 to Children of Promise Nyc, Brooklyn: Intergenerational economic revival impacted by parental incarceration
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...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $250,000 to Latinojustice Prldef, New York City: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $150,000 to Vera Institute of Justice Inc, Brooklyn: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $125,000 to Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc, New York: Jobs and Family Economic Security
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Eugene M Lang Foundation
- $55,600 to I Have A Dream Foundation, New York: General
- $50,000 to Youth Represent, New York: General
- $20,000 to Avenues for Justice, New York: General
How to apply: Letter and appropriate supporting information
Marie C and Joseph C Wilson Foundation Inc
- $80,005 to Empire Justice Center, Rochester: Affordable housing and lending advoc
- $20,000 to Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach, Rochester: New beginnings program
- $20,000 to Judicial Process Commission, Rochester: Staffing cost for civil action proj
How to apply: Application available online at wilsonfdn.org or from foundation office.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grants limited to rochester, ny area. Grants must align with foundation's mission statement.
The Skadden Foundation
- $49,451 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: Payment for fellows
- $43,211 to Family Justice Law Center, New York: Payment for fellows
- $15,000 to The Legal Aid Society, New York: FIG GRANT - Create a new initiative that will expand and streamline representation of...
How to apply: See attached application
Deadlines: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant
Restrictions: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "ELIGIBILITY" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant and "Information for Prospective Host Organizations" at https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/host
Bob Barker Foundation Inc
- $16,000 to Thrive for Life Prison Project, New York: General Operation
- $15,000 to Exodus Transitional Community, New York: General Operation
- $10,000 to Getting Out & Staying Out, New York: General Operation
How to apply: The Bob Barker Company Foundation Uses an online system for all stages of their grant making and is comprised of three steps: 1. Guideline Review 2. Letter of Inquiry 3. Grant Application
Deadlines: No Submission Deadlines
Restrictions: Guidelines: This foundation seeks to fund organizations that are well managed, have a financial and fundraising plan, engage in strategic planning and have a strong leadership and lively governance. 1. Your organization's work must result...
Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc
- $22,500 to Pilnet, New York: General support
- $5,000 to Upsolve, Ithaca: Weil legal innovators (wli) program
- $1,000 to Upsolve, Ithaca: Weil social impact awards - upsolve received the innovation award.
How to apply: Income and description of organization, statement of purpose, and schedule of activity/budget.
Deadlines: November 1st
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund Ua 11 Uw Virginia Devereux
- $6,000 to Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Buffalo: Qualifying charity
- $5,000 to Center for Elder Law and Justice, Buffalo: Qualifying charity
- $2,500 to Erie County Bar Association, Buffalo: Qualifying charity
How to apply: Written requests only outlining needs
Restrictions: Funds given through 501(c)3 organizations to assist sick, homeless, and otherwise vulnerable residents of western new york.
The Randolph Foundation
- $3,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, New York: General Support
- $2,500 to New York City Police Foundation, New York: General Support
- $2,500 to New York City Police Foundation, New York: General Support
How to apply: Written proposal along with irs exemption letter
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
- $4,500 to The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, Rochester: Operating Support
- $1,000 to Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach, Rochester: Operating Support
- $1,000 to Empire Justice Center, Rochester: Operating Support
How to apply: Audited financial statements, proof of 501 (c) 3 status, & current operating budget
Restrictions: Rochester, ny area organizations may submit requests directly, other organizations must be submitted by paychex employees.
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $285,000 to Immigrant Justice Corps, New York: support for two consecutive cohorts of three Jane Blaustein Justice Fellows
- $60,000 to National Center for Law and Economic Justice, New York: renewed general support for policy advocacy and litigation to advance economic justice...
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Endeavor Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Justice Innovation Inc, New York: Strong starts court initiative
- $100,000 to Make the Road New York, Brooklyn: General operating support
How to apply: Initially a written form with a brief description of the proposal. If requested, an indepth proposal with financial statements.
Claneil Foundation Inc
- $83,000 to Finequity, Brooklyn: General operating
- $75,000 to Purple Health Foundation Inc, New York: General operating
How to apply: All requests must be submitted online, and through the foundation's online portal. The submission requirements vary. In general the following should be included: mission statement, a request description, an organizational budget, list of board members and their affiliation,...
Deadlines: Letters of intent: june 1 & december 1; proposals: march 1 & august 15.
Restrictions: Limitations: giving to mid-atlantic and new england regions. No int'l funding, support for religion-based programs or lobbying. Program areas: community fund: 3-year operating grants to orgs. On an annually rotating schedule of issues...
Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging
- $75,000 to Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc, New York: A two-year grant for advocacy work designed to improve healthcare affordability by...
- $50,000 to Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc, New York: A third-year grant to make substance use disorder treatment for older americans more...
How to apply: Our website www.rrf.org contains the form in which applications should be submitted along with eligibility criteria, exclusions and letters of inquiry with required inclusions. Web inquiries should be addressed to info@rrf.org. Application forms can be downloaded in word for...
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, and august 1
Restrictions: Our website www.rrf.org contains the eligibility requirements, restrictions or limitations for all major grant programs. The major grant programs are as follows: advocacy; direct service; professional education; research; organizational...
The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation
- $72,300 to Creative Restorations Inc, Buffalo: Charitable
- $50,000 to Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Buffalo: Charitable
How to apply: Submit letter of inquiry regarding program/project that qualifies, per grant guidelines on website. If proposal is selected for consideration, a full grant application must be completed. Grant applications are by request only and must be submitted directly to the foundation. The...
Deadlines: Applications due 1/24/24, 2/7/24, 5/22/24, 8/7/24 and 10/9/24.
Restrictions: Four distinct funding categories: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health and substance use disorder. Each category has its own objective, target population, and funding priorities. Awards may not be used for the...
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