Foundations that fund organizations in New York, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New York nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $144K to New York organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New York around $3,000. 0 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to New York
- $144K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New York organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 13 | $105K | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation | Edison, NJ | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Shack Sackler Foundation C/O Norton Rose Fulbright US Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The John a Hartford Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $800 | $400 | Yes | General support; General support - for sharon audubon center |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in New York, Connecticut?
Baxter International Foundation, Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation, The Shack Sackler Foundation C/O Norton Rose Fulbright US Llp, The John a Hartford Foundation Inc reported grants to New York organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in New York. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.