Funders / New York
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in New York
1,152 foundations have made 10,938 grants to museums and historical organizations in New York, with a median grant of $8,289. At least 278 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
1,152
Funders
10,938
Grants
$8,289
Median grant
1668
Organizations in category
Greater Hudson Heritage Network — 79 grants to 58 organizations, median $4,310, largest $8,193. That is 54% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
New York Council for the Humanities — 78 grants to 58 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 38% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Historic House Trust of New York City Inc — 32 grants to 12 organizations, median $3,636, largest $14,282. That is 57% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc — 50 grants to 27 organizations, median $8,750, largest $392,200. That is 31% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Mar 8.
The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc — 25 grants to 9 organizations, median $27,500, largest $504,250. That is 46% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The William G Pomeroy Foundation — 56 grants to 49 organizations, median $1,550, largest $146,510. That is 20% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 6 organizations, median $16,250, largest $195,000. That is 54% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $5,000, largest $290,943. That is 58% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Brown Foundation Inc — 25 grants to 9 organizations, median $30,000, largest $1,731,078. That is 32% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Hillman Family Foundations — 53 grants to 20 organizations, median $10,000, largest $750,000. That is 17% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in New York, out of 1,152 on record.
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