Private foundation · EIN 25-1568606 · New York, New York

The Palmer Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $895K total, median $50K. 20% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$895K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rocky Mountain Planned ParenthoodDenver, COGeneral fund$500K
Sundance InstituteNew York, NYGeneral fund$300K
National Gay Pilots AssocSt Paul, MNGeneral fund$50K
Discovery SpaceState College, PAGeneral fund$30K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral fund$15K

By state: Colorado 1 · New York 1 · Minnesota 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Palmer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Palmer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Palmer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $895K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Palmer Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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