Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in New York

Foundation funding in New York across 26 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Museums and historical organizations — 1,152 funders, median grant $8,289
Performing arts organizations — 984 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 952 funders, median grant $9,000
International relief and development organizations — 719 funders, median grant $15,850
Arts and culture organizations — 538 funders, median grant $12,500
Food banks and food programs — 529 funders, median grant $8,250
Animal shelters and rescues — 478 funders, median grant $5,000
Youth development programs — 411 funders, median grant $13,000
Community development organizations — 398 funders, median grant $34,375
Hospitals — 369 funders, median grant $57,500
Disability services organizations — 359 funders, median grant $17,500
Public media and film organizations — 344 funders, median grant $18,800
Family services organizations — 265 funders, median grant $13,750
Senior services organizations — 244 funders, median grant $13,125
Affordable housing organizations — 239 funders, median grant $12,250
Children's services, foster care and adoption organizations — 195 funders, median grant $14,400
Youth centers and clubs — 142 funders, median grant $13,250
Job training and workforce programs — 139 funders, median grant $37,500
Emergency assistance programs — 124 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth sports leagues — 115 funders, median grant $7,500
Community recreation organizations — 113 funders, median grant $11,500
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 103 funders, median grant $10,000
Literacy and tutoring programs — 97 funders, median grant $20,000
Libraries — 75 funders, median grant $10,000
Child care centers — 55 funders, median grant $14,000
Fire departments and emergency services — 38 funders, median grant $5,500

Funders active across several causes

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 26 causes: youth development programs; youth centers and clubs; youth sports leagues; community recreation organizations.
Robin Hood Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 26 causes: children's services, foster care and adoption organizations; job training and workforce programs; emergency assistance programs; literacy and tutoring programs.
Brooklyn Community Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 26 causes: family services organizations; senior services organizations; job training and workforce programs.
Food Bank for New York City — among the top funders for 3 of these 26 causes: food banks and food programs; emergency assistance programs; child care centers.
Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 26 causes: family services organizations; libraries; child care centers.
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
United Way of Greater Rochester Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations; fire departments and emergency services.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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