Updated Oct 29, 2026
Private foundations based in Glens Falls, New York
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, holding $30M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopes Family Foundation Incsince 2011 | $681K6 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trsince 2010 | $418K11 grants · 2025 | $34K | Preselected only | $6.7M |
| Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundationsince 1991 | $220K13 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Henry C Van Acker Jr Scholarship Trsince 2021 | $181K42 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Touba Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | $106K31 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $1.4M |
| Trust U W Rita@farrantsince 2017 | $82K13 grants · 2025 | $3,581 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Washington County Home for Aged Women Incsince 1945 | $78K24 grants · 2024 | $3,117 | Yes | $1.3M |
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 Glens Falls, New York?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Glens Falls, New York with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $30M. 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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