Updated Nov 4, 2026
Private foundations based in Long Is City, New York
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Long Is City, New York, holding $41M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suna Family Foundationsince 2021 | $948K14 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Mathis Pfohl Foundationsince 1949 | $596K280 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $3.1M |
| Fields Family Foundationsince 2008 | $339K4 grants · 2024 | $105K | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Jim Henson Foundationsince 1984 | $227K50 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $6.7M |
| Carl Andre and Melissa L Kretschmer Foundation Incsince 2009 | $171K35 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Anna Sobol Levy Foundation Incsince 1988 | $170K3 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $5.4M |
| Lingam Foundation Incsince 2017 | $165K12 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
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 Long Is City, New York?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Long Is City, New York with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $41M. 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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