Foundations that fund recreation and sports in New York
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $325,000 to Ramapo for Children, New York: After School & Summer Learning
- $200,000 to East Side House Inc, Bronx: Career Readiness
- $175,000 to Hypothekids Inc, New York: Career Readiness
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 Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Ed23 Foundation Inc, Syracuse: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Powerplay Nyc Inc, New York: 2024 pro bono project grant
- $1,000 to Carmel Rams Booster Club Incorporated, Carmel: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Altman Foundation
- $100,000 to City Parks Foundation Inc, New York: To support the expansion of the nyc green fund into a long-term campaign to provide...
- $75,000 to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Bronx: To provide capacity building support during its implementation of a new strategic plan
- $75,000 to Prospect Park Alliance Inc, Brooklyn: To provide capacity building support
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
A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Catskill Mountain Club Inc, Margaretville: Executive director salary 3 years
- $18,538 to Pine Hill Community Center Ltd, Pine Hill: Youth programming
- $16,000 to Catskill Recreation Center Inc, Arkville: Fitness for all program 3 years
How to apply: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Deadlines: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Restrictions: See website: theoconnorfoundation.org/application/
Edwin J Wadas Foundation Inc
- $32,472 to Coliseum Soccer Club Inc, Frankfort: Youth sports program - uniforms
- $14,933 to Utica Lady Knicks, Clinton: Registration and travel costs for kentucky
- $9,820 to Sauquoit Valley Youth Association, Sauquoit: Scoreboards
How to apply: All request should be made by completing the grant application available on the foundation's website.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Municipalaties, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and schools located in oneida and herkimer counties. All grants must be for enhancements to youth athletic programs.
Cloudsplitter Foundation
- $12,500 to Chazy Youth Hockey, Chazy: Project grant
- $5,000 to Owls Head Mountain View Community Connection, Owls Head: Unrestricted grant
- $5,000 to Champlain Area Trails, Westport: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: The grant request form is on the website (www.cloudsplitter.org) childhood excellence awards process can also be found on the above website.
Deadlines: The 15th of march, june, september and november for awards made in may, august, november and january
Restrictions: Awards are generally restricted to the greater adirondack region (aka north country region) of new york.
The Dyson Foundation
- $50,000 to Ramapo for Children, Rhinebeck: Towards support for the northern dutchess daycare center operations.
- $50,000 to Newburgh Armory Unity Center, Newburgh: A multi-year grant for general operating support.
- $50,000 to New City Parks, New York: To support community stewardship of poughkeepsie parks.
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
- $50,000 to Friends of the Gardenaerial, Rochester: To support employment
- $32,345 to Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association Incorporated Commercia, Sodus Point: To support education
- $25,000 to Lyons Community Center Inc, Lyons: 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).
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc
- $41,428 to Kenan Center Inc, Lockport: Youth
- $26,800 to Kenan Center Inc, Lockport: Art & culture
- $24,000 to Kenan Center Inc, Lockport: Community improvement
How to apply: Application available online. Application can be submitted electronically or by mail.
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry and application due dates available online.
Restrictions: Funding priority is to organizations located in the niagara county area.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, Buffalo: Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy: Organizational Capacity & Future Sustainability
- $131,450 to Parks & Trails New York, Albany: WNY Trail Towns Seed Grant Program
- $130,000 to City Swim Project, Buffalo: City Swim Project
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Central Park Conservancy, New York: Event support for the 2024 frederick law olmsted luncheon
- $25,000 to Central Park Conservancy, New York: Membership renewal - women's committee chairman's circle
- $15,000 to Central Park Conservancy, New York: Event support for fortune's fete
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc C/O Hbk Cpa's & Consultants
- $25,000 to Chess-in-the-Schools, On File: Charitable
- $15,000 to Bronx Lacrosse, On File: Charitable
- $10,000 to New York Rugby Club, On File: Charitable
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing, indicating the charitable purpose of the organization with supporting materials.
The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation Inc
- $20,500 to Auburn Hockey Club, Auburn: Learn to skate program and purchase equipment
- $10,000 to Port Byron Little League, Port Byron: Replace girl's concession stand
- $8,000 to Union Springs Soccer Club, Cayuga: Ugrade facilities at mcintosh park
How to apply: No particular form.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: As a general rule, restricted to cayuga county, new york state.
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun
- $3,149 to Owls Head Mountain View Community Connection Inc, Owls Head: Used to purchase a fully-functional audio-video system, consisting of: a wireless laser...
- $3,000 to Tannery Pond Center, North Creek: Used to cover fees paid to performing groups, cover related production costs and enable...
- $2,000 to Adirondack Research Consortium, Paul Smiths: To pay the fees and costs associated with students participation and stipends.
How to apply: See grant application at www.pearsallfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Applications accepted between july 1st and august 30th.
Restrictions: Programs benefiting residents of adirondack park and surrounding areas.
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $650,000 to Central Park Conservancy Inc, New York: To support community engagement for a proposed permanent commemoration honoring seneca...
- $435,000 to City Parks Foundation Inc, New York: To support the nyc department of parks and recreations creation of a uniform policy for...
- $310,000 to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Bronx: To support planning efforts and community engagement for the development of the enslaved...
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.
Tiger Baron Foundation Inc
- $135,000 to Prospect Park Alliance, Brooklyn: General support purposes
- $20,000 to City Parks Foundation, New York: General support purposes
- $5,000 to Central Park Conservancy, New York: General support purposes
How to apply: Applications should include a copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) approval,a phone number with a contact name, a description of exempt pupose, the anticipated use of funds and an operating budget.
Hillman Family Foundations
- $100,000 to Squash and Education Alliance Inc, New York: Pathways campaign
- $25,000 to Squash and Education Alliance Inc, New York: Annual fund
- $2,000 to Bronx Lacrosse Inc, Purchase: Operating support
How to apply: Requests should be sumbitted via the hillman family foundation online portal. The application process begins with the submission of a brief letter of intent (loi) through the fluxx grant portal summarizing the project for which the organization is seeking funding. Included as...
Deadlines: No deadline.
Restrictions: Each applicant must present evidence of a charitable, tax-exempt status. Further, each applicant must provide information clearly indicating that any contribution made to it by the hillman family foundations, will be considered a...
Charles R Wood Foundation
- $100,000 to Double H - Hole in the Woods Ranch Inc, Lake Luzerne: Capital Campaign-Ray-Max Camp-a-Theater
- $4,000 to Chazy Youth Hockey Inc, Chazy: Chazy Youth Hockey Scotts' Memorial Rink Updates and Renovation
- $3,000 to Champlain Area Trails Inc, Westport: CATS for Kids: Free Outdoor Programming for Youth
How to apply: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Deadlines: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Restrictions: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
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- $40,000 to Row New York Inc, Long Island City: General
- $35,000 to Streetsquash Inc, New York: General
- $25,000 to South Bronx United Inc, Bronx: General
How to apply: www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
Restrictions: Grant recipients are selected at the discretion of the trustee.
The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation
- $30,000 to Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, Yonkers: Unrestricted grant
- $20,000 to Mercy Center, Bronx: Unrestricted grant
- $15,000 to Ramapo for Children, Rhinebeck: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: By letter supported by budget for expenditure of requested grant.
Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
- $30,000 to Rochester Fringe Festival Inc, Rochester: 2024 rochester fringe festival
- $25,000 to Yates Cultural & Recreational Resources Inc, Rochester: Elevate youth and core adult programs
- $10,000 to Future Boxing Club Inc, Mumford: In support of team - together everyone achieves more
How to apply: Written application forms will be sent to qualified applicants upon request.
Restrictions: Generally limited to assist elderly and youth in monroe and yates counties.
Eugene M Lang Foundation
- $26,000 to Hudson River Community Sailing, New York: General
- $5,250 to City Parks Foundation, New York: General
- $1,000 to Friends of Governors Island, New York: General
How to apply: Letter and appropriate supporting information
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
- $11,250 to Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Syracuse: Age friendly go local 2.0
- $7,500 to Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc, Buffalo: Age friendly go local 2.0
- $5,000 to Kenan Center, Lockport: Rural health microgrant fund 2023
How to apply: No set form
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary based on the project. See foundation website at www.hfwcny.org for additio
Restrictions: The foundation provides grants for the purpose of improving the health and health care across western and central new york with a special focus on young children, older adults, and the systems serving them. (see the foundation's website at...
Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc
- $5,000 to Cradle Beach Inc, Angola: Camp scholarships
- $5,000 to Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, Buffalo: Scholarships
- $5,000 to Buffalo Maritime Center, Buffalo: On-the-water programming
How to apply: A full description of the program for which the funds are requested and how the program will benefit needy children. See www.childrensfoundationerie.org for details.
Deadlines: Applications for the current year must be submitted by january 31st.
Restrictions: Applications must be from exempt organizations serving needy children in erie county, new york only.
Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation
- $1,500 to Columbia County Agricultural Society, Chatham: To sponsor the quilt exhibit on display at the fair
- $1,000 to Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association Inc, Millerton: To match funds toward construction of the harlem valley rail trail in the village of...
- $1,000 to Morris Memorial Association, Chatham: To assist its free after school program to chatham area children
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.
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