Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in New York
4,325 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New York, holding $198B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 22 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg Family Foundation Incsince 2008 | New York, NY | $1.0B203 grants · 2024 | $1.5M | Preselected only | $12B |
| Ford Foundationsince 1960 | New York, NY | $845M4,007 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $17B |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundationsince 1956 | New York, NY | $555M848 grants · 2024 | $500K | Yes | $8.1B |
| Foundation to Promote Open Societysince 2009 | New York, NY | $482M738 grants · 2024 | $257K | Preselected only | $11B |
| Freedom Together Foundationsince 2012 | New York, NY | $470M597 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $4.1B |
| Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trustsince 2000 | New York, NY | $441M570 grants · 2024 | $397K | Preselected only | $7.3B |
| Simons Foundation Incsince 1995 | New York, NY | $272M1,727 grants · 2024 | $72K | Preselected only | $4.6B |
| Rockefeller Foundationsince 1955 | New York, NY | $233M381 grants · 2024 | $171K | Preselected only | $6.2B |
| Novo Foundationsince 2021 | Hurley, NY | $214M508 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $938M |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundationsince 1969 | New York, NY | $193M11,076 grants · 2025 | $600 | Preselected only | $442M |
| Carnegie Corporation of New Yorksince 1938 | New York, NY | $174M591 grants · 2024 | $225K | Yes | $4.1B |
| Mother Cabrini Health Foundationsince 2018 | New York, NY | $173M601 grants · 2024 | $200K | Yes | $3.7B |
| Druckenmiller Foundationsince 1993 | New York, NY | $136M58 grants · 2023 | $28K | Preselected only | $2.0B |
| S & G Foundationsince 1998 | Albany, NY | $134M2 grants · 2024 | $67M | Preselected only | $2.9B |
| The Tepper Foundationsince 1997 | New York, NY | $109M172 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $962M |
| Gottesman Fundsince 1965 | New York, NY | $95M98 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $502M |
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Incsince 2018 | New York, NY | $90M289 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $2.2B |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundationsince 1934 | New York, NY | $89M522 grants · 2024 | $98K | Yes | $2.1B |
| Starr Foundationsince 1958 | New York, NY | $74M90 grants · 2024 | $28K | Preselected only | $1.6B |
| Overdeck Family Foundationsince 2010 | New York, NY | $63M1 grants · 2024 | $63M | Preselected only | $920M |
| Foundation for a Just Societysince 2010 | New York, NY | $63M357 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $1.2B |
| Stanley Family Foundationsince 1986 | Briarcliff, NY | $61M19 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $547M |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Incsince 1997 | New York, NY | $60M646 grants · 2024 | $60K | Yes | $1.4B |
| Arnhold Foundation Incsince 1988 | New York, NY | $57M233 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $427M |
| Surdna Foundation Incsince 1938 | New York, NY | $57M397 grants · 2024 | $90K | Yes | $1.2B |
| The Wallace Foundationsince 1965 | New York, NY | $55M318 grants · 2024 | $26K | Preselected only | $1.7B |
| Carson Fam Charitable Trsince 1991 | New York, NY | $50M120 grants · 2024 | $201K | Preselected only | $498M |
| Tansy Charitable Foundationsince 2010 | New York, NY | $50M7 grants · 2025 | $3.5M | Preselected only | $452M |
| Henry Luce Foundation Incsince 1937 | New York, NY | $49M652 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $1.1B |
| Marty & Dorothy Silverman Foundationsince 1987 | New York, NY | $43M264 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $510M |
| Shubert Foundation Incsince 1946 | New York, NY | $42M671 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $707M |
| Goldman Sachs Foundationsince 1999 | New York, NY | $40M42 grants · 2024 | $594K | Preselected only | $690M |
| Pinkerton Foundationsince 1966 | New York, NY | $40M463 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $746M |
| Leon Levy Foundationsince 2004 | New York, NY | $38M214 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $491M |
| Jerome L Greene Foundation Incsince 1978 | New York, NY | $37M43 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $794M |
| Hollyhock Foundation Incsince 2003 | New York, NY | $36M53 grants · 2024 | $242K | Preselected only | $676M |
| William Randolph Hearst Foundationsince 1949 | New York, NY | $35M264 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $943M |
| Manton Foundationsince 1992 | New York, NY | $33M75 grants · 2024 | $199K | Preselected only | $692M |
| Horace W Goldsmith Foundationsince 1957 | New York, NY | $32M284 grants · 2024 | $73K | Preselected only | $826M |
| Commonwealth Fundsince 1939 | New York, NY | $31M534 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $923M |
| Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundationsince 1969 | Purchase, NY | $28M29 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $593M |
| Peter G Peterson Foundationsince 2008 | New York, NY | $28M111 grants · 2024 | $69K | Yes | $1.0B |
| Howard Gilman Foundation Incsince 1981 | New York, NY | $28M392 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $630M |
| Siegel Family Endowment Incsince 2011 | New York, NY | $28M1 grants · 2024 | $28M | Preselected only | $568M |
| John a Hartford Foundationsince 1936 | New York, NY | $25M197 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $776M |
| W P Carey Foundationsince 1991 | New York, NY | $25M141 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $514M |
| The Thompson Family Foundation Incsince 1988 | New York, NY | $24M143 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $534M |
| Moore Charitable Foundation Incsince 1994 | New York, NY | $23M1 grants · 2024 | $23M | Preselected only | $486M |
| The@macmillan Family Foundation Incsince 2003 | New York, NY | $23M151 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $555M |
| The Grace and Mercy Foundation Incsince 2007 | Manhattan, NY | $22M71 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $495M |
| Clark Foundationsince 1932 | Cooperstown, NY | $22M81 grants · 2024 | $175K | Yes | $454M |
| Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Incsince 2015 | New York, NY | $18M13 grants · 2024 | $128K | Preselected only | $625M |
| Hearst Foundation Incsince 1946 | New York, NY | $17M111 grants · 2024 | $150K | Yes | $430M |
| The Nathan Cummings Foundation Incsince 2013 | New York, NY | $17M281 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $483M |
| Endeavor Foundation Incsince 1954 | New York, NY | $16M59 grants · 2025 | $97K | Yes | $547M |
| Marina Kellen French Foundation Incsince 2023 | New York, NY | $13M1 grants · 2024 | $13M | Preselected only | $541M |
| Carmel Hill Fundsince 1987 | New York, NY | $10M41 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $434M |
| Cy Twombly Foundationsince 2005 | New York, NY | $4.0M4 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $1.5B |
| The Bat Hanadiv Foundation No 3since 1982 | New York, NY | — | — | Yes | $1.6B |
| Renwick Foundation-Usasince 2023 | New York, NY | — | — | Preselected only | $839M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in New York
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | New York State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateNew York State Council on the Arts | New York State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities New York — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities New York | Humanities New York | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in New York?
Our directory lists 4,325 private grantmaking foundations in New York with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $198B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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