Foundations that fund youth programs in New York
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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
- $425,000 to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation Inc, New York: After School & Summer Learning
- $285,000 to Jobsfirstnyc, New York: Career Readiness
- $200,000 to Lead By Example and Reverse the Trend, 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...
Esl Charitable Foundation
- $70,000 to Community Partners for Youth Inc, Rochester: To support education
- $50,000 to Legacy Makers Inc, Rochester: To support education
- $20,090 to Player 1 Academy, 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).
The Allstate Foundation
- $235,000 to Do Something Inc, New York: The new volunteers
- $200,000 to Do Something Inc, New York: 2024 general operating support for dosomethings programming to fuel youth leadership
- $50,000 to Do Something Inc, New York: General operating support for dosomethings programming to fuel youth leadership
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Altman Foundation
- $125,000 to Imentor, New York: To deliver college access and success services to thousands of potential first-generation...
- $100,000 to Jobsfirstnyc, New York: To integrate economic development and young adult workforce development practices in nyc...
- $100,000 to Nyc Kids Rise Inc, Long Island City: To help engage nyc public school alumni in contributing to college savings accounts for...
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
The Dyson Foundation
- $65,000 to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Montgomery: Multi-year support to provide girl scout leadership experience programming to girls in...
- $15,000 to Cultureconnect, Rhinebeck: Towards the communityconnect and collegeconnect programs for english as a new language...
- $15,000 to Wild Earth Wilderness School, High Falls: A management assistance program mini-grant for strategic planning.
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 Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $500,000 to Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, Niagara Falls: Innovate & Inspire: Strengthening Boys & Girls Clubs Across WNY
- $110,000 to Police Athletic League of Buffalo Inc, Buffalo: Capacity-Building Implementation Support
- $100,000 to Girls on the Run of Buffalo Inc, Buffalo: Parent Run Club
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Police Athletic League of Buffalo Inc, Buffalo: Passport to the world club
- $50,000 to Resource Council of Wny, Buffalo: Operational support
- $12,750 to Home Beneath Our Feet Inc, Buffalo: Youth farm initiative
How to apply: Organization name, address, federal tax id, director, contact information, the amount requested, and information about the program, including goals, a summary and timeline, the approximate number of people served, and funding sources
Deadlines: March 4, 2024; june 3, 2024; september 12, 2024; november 6, 2024
Restrictions: Contributions are generally restricted to tax exempt organizations, new york oriented programs preferred
Td Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, New York: Financial scholars program
- $15,000 to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc, Montgomery: Becoming a savvy money manager program
- $10,000 to Boys Club of Mount Kisco Inc, Mount Kisco: After school fun club and teen center educational enrichment
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...
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc C/O Hbk Cpa's & Consultants
- $10,000 to All Star Code, On File: Charitable
- $10,000 to Bent on Learning, On File: Charitable
- $10,000 to New Heights Youth Inc, On File: Charitable
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing, indicating the charitable purpose of the organization with supporting materials.
Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc
- $7,500 to Upward Design for Life, Buffalo: Furniture installation
- $6,000 to First Shiloh Youth Foundation, Buffalo: Steam discovery camp
- $5,000 to Boys on the Right Track, Lakeview: Running program
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
- $2,500 to Friends of Hudson Youth, Hudson: To partially fund summer enrichment programs at the hudson youth department's oakdale...
- $1,500 to Fortnightly Club of Catskill, Catskill: Requesting funds for the festival of trees
- $1,500 to Fortnightly Club of Catskill, Catskill: Requesting funds for rip van winkle wine, brew & beverage festival
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.
Park Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Southside Community Center, Ithaca: Project support
- $40,000 to Southside Community Center, Ithaca: Project support
- $35,000 to Southside Community Center, Ithaca: General operating support
How to apply: Written request identifying organzation and purpose of funds
Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines - vary year to year date is first friday of every quarter
Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc
- $40,000 to Peace of the City Ministries, Buffalo: Program funds: tutoring, literacy, mathematics
- $30,000 to Be-A-Friend Program Inc, Buffalo: Hs bigs mentoring at tapestry charter school
- $25,000 to Collaborative Center for Social Innovation, Lancaster: Program support for supplemental academic prgm (stem)
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...
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, Niagara Falls: Youth
- $31,465 to Jt Sports & Recreation Inc, Gasport: Youth
- $12,000 to Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc, Buffalo: Youth
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.
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
- $50,000 to Player 1 Academy, Rochester: Healthy Futures
- $25,000 to Player 1 Academy, Rochester: Racial Health Equity
- $10,000 to Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester Inc, Rochester: Matching gift
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...
Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to All Star Code Inc, New York: 2025 program support
- $20,000 to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation Inc, New York: After school positive youth development program
- $5,000 to Boys Club of New York Inc, New York: General support
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
Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Hudson Youth, Hudson: 2024 donation
- $5,000 to Connect Center for Youth, Cohoes: Pioneers with purpose - 2024 grant recipient
- $2,500 to Friends of Hudson Youth, Hudson: Grant to support school school enrichment programs
How to apply: Applications can be made in person at any branch of pioneer bank, national association.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards.
Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation
- $728,500 to Boys Club of New York Inc, New York: General support
- $200,000 to Brotherhood Sister Sol, New York: General support
- $64,000 to Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, Locust Valley: General support
How to apply: Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization and their funding requirements. Must include copy of 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Requests must be received by october 1st.
Restrictions: Only us charities with 501(c)(3). No funding outside usa. No matching of us government funds. No funds to individuals.
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $500,000 to Foundation for Jewish Camp, New York: Program
- $375,000 to Foundation for Jewish Camp, New York: General operating;program
- $100,000 to Foundation for Jewish Camp, New York: Program
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 Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $83,334 to Girls Inc, New York: Support for after school STEM programming for primary and middle school students
- $83,334 to Girls Inc, New York: Support for after school STEM programming for primary and middle school students
- $50,000 to The City, New York: Support for reseach and publilc education
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
Fidelity Foundation
- $200,000 to Girls Incorporated, New York: Technology & equipment
- $7,000 to Elevate New York, New York: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,000 to Elevate New York, New York: 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/
Schultz Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Exalt Youth, New York: Further charitable goals
- $30,000 to Point Source Youth, New York: Further charitable goals
- $25,000 to Girls Inc, New York: Further charitable goals
How to apply: A written letter explaining the requested grant.
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions
The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation
- $70,000 to The Champion Project, West Seneca: Charitable
- $23,002 to Collaborative Center for Social Innovation, Lancaster: Charitable
- $4,000 to Btv Foundation, 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...
Cloudsplitter Foundation
- $75,000 to Play Adk, Saranac Lake: Project grant
- $10,000 to Adirondack Experience, Blue Mountain Lake: Unrestricted grant
- $5,000 to Police Activities League of Massena, Massena: Project 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.
New York Life Foundation
- $50,000 to Reel Stories Teen Filmmaking, Brooklyn: Ac general
- $25,000 to Horizons New York City Inc, Brooklyn: Educ. General
- $6,952 to Girl Scout Council of Greater New York Inc, New York: Cca general
How to apply: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Deadlines: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Restrictions: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
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