Funders / New York

Foundations that fund emergency assistance programs in New York

124 foundations have made 1,112 grants to emergency assistance programs in New York, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 48 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

124

Funders

1,112

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

427

Organizations in category

  1. The Dyson Foundation — 20 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,000, largest $110,000. That is 4% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. Marin Community Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $62,500, largest $305,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $46,534, largest $100,655. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $102,000, largest $833,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Robin Hood Foundation — 10 grants to 7 organizations, median $155,500, largest $850,000. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Chicago Community Trust — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $35,000, largest $3,000,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. United Way of Miami-Dade Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $23,000, largest $75,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The New York Community Trust — 8 grants to 8 organizations, median $16,625, largest $50,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Hyde and Watson Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $11,000, largest $15,000. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 15.

  10. Food Bank for New York City — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $59,080. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on emergency assistance programs in New York, out of 124 on record.

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