Foundations that fund nonprofits in New York

189 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Jewish organization1,630$189.4M
Human services553$231.7M
Animal protection370$42M
Public foundation347$359.4M
Arts and culture group307$104.8M
Theater286$104.6M
Youth development248$58.1M
Scholarships and student aid237$102.6M
Christian organization220$24.9M
Historical society201$54.6M
Education support198$132.6M
Education193$166.1M
International relief177$280.6M
Fire department170$3.1M
Community improvement165$87.1M
Education fund164$193.7M
Music group163$28.6M
Cultural and ethnic awareness162$33.4M
International development150$451.7M
Services for specific groups129$31M
Arts education127$20.8M
Private grantmaking foundation123$110M
Interfaith coalition120$18.8M
School119$66.5M
Performing arts117$23.5M
Parent-teacher group113$1.7M
Library110$26.1M
Hospital107$78.4M
Alumni association106$67M
Food bank105$8.9M
Arts service group100$12.1M
Dance company96$26.2M
Protestant organization96$7.5M
Children and youth services93$98.7M
Museum90$54.5M
Fund-raising organization88$27.1M
Historical society87$6.2M
Human services87$10.5M
Philanthropy85$406.4M
Human services80$153M
Community foundation77$95.2M
International aid77$129.1M
Food programs76$71.2M
Natural resources76$115.8M
Charter school72$11.6M
Ethnic and immigrant services71$25.9M
Emergency medical services71$1.5M
Amateur sports70$3.7M
Federated giving program69$1.2B
Library69$7.1M
Private independent foundation68$16M
Film and video68$26.7M
Elementary school68$15.6M
Disability services67$12.9M
Family services65$29.2M
Visual arts64$13.4M
Patient services63$9.8M
History museum63$32.2M
Named trust61$9M
Student services61$17.1M
Neighborhood center61$47.3M
Emergency assistance59$21.7M
Housing development59$16.9M
Senior center59$21.2M
International aid58$135.2M
Media and communications57$24.1M
Health fund56$137.1M
Printing and publishing56$21.4M
Environmental education55$170.6M
Adult education53$18.2M
Health fund52$21.3M
Nursing services52$9.7M
Art museum51$189.8M
Nursing home50$8.1M
Public health50$25.9M
Consumer protection50$136.4M
Economic development50$17.3M
Parks and playgrounds49$69.4M
Special education49$21.6M
Performing arts center49$56.6M
Arts and culture48$29.2M
Symphony orchestra47$24M
Baseball and softball47$657k
Camp47$13.7M
Child care46$14.4M
Land conservation45$34.9M
College45$66.8M
Legal services44$53.9M
Health support44$7.2M
High school44$21.5M
Humanities43$38M
Community service club43$17.8M
Youth center42$7.4M
Religious organization42$7.8M
Singing and choral group42$6.4M
Preschool41$4.5M
Water conservation41$21.5M
University41$412.7M
Performing arts40$17.1M
Civil rights40$57.7M
Arts and culture40$15.8M
Employment training38$44.9M
Community development38$18.2M
Arts and culture group38$5.3M
Personal social services37$18.2M
YMCA or YWCA37$34.7M
International human rights36$94M
Arts service group35$5.7M
Private operating foundation34$51.9M
International exchange33$18.3M
Recreation and sports33$1.3M
Education32$10.3M
Music group32$3.2M
Opera32$19.6M
Disease and medical research32$5.9M
Cancer32$12.3M
Hospice31$5.7M
Wildlife conservation31$14.8M
Soccer31$1.8M
Addiction recovery31$7.3M
Military and veterans31$5.2M
Group home31$2.3M
Islamic organization31$1.9M
Environmental beautification31$3.4M
Public benefit31$3M
Religious organization31$5.2M
Community recreation center30$14.2M
Homeless shelter30$11.6M
LGBTQ rights29$8M
Chamber of commerce28$12.7M
Urban development28$11.7M
Counseling28$2.4M
Housing support28$21.2M
Civil rights and advocacy28$29.3M
Youth development27$5.3M
Swimming27$2.4M
Mental health treatment27$8.7M
Buddhist organization27$408k
Environment26$16.6M
Health care26$4.3M
Community coalition26$3.1M
Community health center25$9.1M
Arts and culture25$27.3M
Victims services25$7.3M
Disaster preparedness25$20.4M
Charitable trust25$3.1M
Gift distribution25$654k
Residential care24$3.7M
Education24$18.9M
Student club24$1.3M
Autism24$2.9M
Hindu organization23$442k
Corporate foundation23$9.1M
International economic development23$11.6M
Homeless services23$3.5M
Nonprofit management23$40.8M
Medical research23$2M
Community clinic23$9.9M
Cancer research22$10.9M
Youth development22$1.2M
Addiction treatment22$8.3M
Women's service club22$4.2M
Hospital22$15M
Environment22$5.8M
Job training22$14.8M
Animal welfare21$465k
Specific disease21$29.9M
Intergroup relations21$24.1M
Ballet21$18.1M
Boys and girls club21$6M
Low-income housing21$14.6M
Remedial reading21$11.1M
Birth defects20$7.9M
Senior housing20$1.7M
Rehabilitation services for offenders20$6.8M
Winter sports20$237k
Graduate school20$154.5M
Named trust20$368.6M
Meals on wheels20$12.7M
International peace and security19$9.2M
Supportive housing for seniors19$2.3M
Family counseling19$4M
Nutrition19$1.7M
International cultural exchange19$5.8M
Mental health association18$4.6M
Recreation and sports18$7M
Catholic organization18$1.7M
Family violence shelter18$11M
Agricultural programs18$18.7M

Active across many causes in New York

FoundationOn listsApplications
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
122Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
111Invitation only
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
71Invitation only
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
55Accepts
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
50Accepts
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc
New York, NY
49Accepts
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester, NY
48Accepts
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc
Buffalo, NY
46Accepts
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
40Accepts
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
31Accepts
United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc
New York, NY
31Accepts
Verizon Foundation
Basking Ridge, NJ
29Invitation only
Tides Foundation
San Francisco, CA
29Accepts
Impactassetsinc
Bethesda, MD
25Accepts
Robin Hood Foundation
New York, NY
25Accepts
Jack Adjmi Family Foundation Inc
New York, NY
24Invitation only
Pinkerton Foundation
New York, NY
24Accepts
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
23Accepts
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
21Accepts
Central New York Community Foundation Inc
Syracuse, NY
20Accepts

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