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 — 1,210 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 1,032 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 983 funders, median grant $9,150
International relief and development organizations — 765 funders, median grant $16,250
Arts and culture organizations — 565 funders, median grant $12,688
Food banks and food programs — 557 funders, median grant $8,125
Animal shelters and rescues — 490 funders, median grant $5,000
Youth development programs — 431 funders, median grant $13,566
Community development organizations — 416 funders, median grant $33,593
Hospitals — 393 funders, median grant $52,500
Disability services organizations — 385 funders, median grant $20,000
Public media and film organizations — 368 funders, median grant $20,000
Family services organizations — 294 funders, median grant $14,977
Senior services organizations — 267 funders, median grant $15,000
Affordable housing organizations — 265 funders, median grant $13,400
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 215 funders, median grant $15,000
Youth centers and clubs — 148 funders, median grant $15,000
Emergency assistance programs — 142 funders, median grant $10,277
Job training and workforce programs — 141 funders, median grant $35,000
Community recreation organizations — 133 funders, median grant $11,500
Youth sports leagues — 122 funders, median grant $7,737
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 118 funders, median grant $10,000
Literacy and tutoring programs — 110 funders, median grant $20,000
Libraries — 87 funders, median grant $8,853
Child care centers — 63 funders, median grant $14,000
Fire departments and emergency services — 42 funders, median grant $5,000
Funders active across several causes
Hedge Funds Care Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 26 causes: family services organizations; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; child care centers.
The Rite Aid Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; youth centers and clubs.
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; child care centers.
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Expanded Schools Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; youth centers and clubs.
Womens Sports Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
New York Legal Assistance Group Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: disability services organizations; family services organizations.
Brides for a Cause — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; emergency assistance programs.
Angela & Scott Jaggar Foundation IN — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: family services organizations; child care centers.
United Way of Tompkins County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 26 causes: literacy and tutoring programs; child care centers.
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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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