Funders / New York

Foundations that fund fire departments and emergency services in New York

38 foundations have made 369 grants to fire departments and emergency services in New York, with a median grant of $5,500. At least 15 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

38

Funders

369

Grants

$5,500

Median grant

1186

Organizations in category

  1. Ossining Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raising Committee Inc — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,275, largest $20,305. That is 65% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Ossining Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners Inc — 22 grants to 6 organizations, median $7,250, largest $17,000. That is 56% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Valley Stream Fire Dept Inc — 15 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,620, largest $22,300. That is 56% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Mary McClellan Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $38,227, largest $71,035. That is 18% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  5. Jamesville Sportsman Club Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 19% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Oliver B Merlyn Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $500, largest $10,000. That is 9% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. United Way of Greater Rochester Inc — 25 grants to 8 organizations, median $9,082, largest $176,507. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Adirondack Foundation — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $7,470, largest $42,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on fire departments and emergency services in New York, out of 38 on record.

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