Foundations that fund organizations in New York, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New York nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $115K to New York organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New York around $15K. 0 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to New York
- $115K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in GA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New York organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hess Foundation Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. |
| Pine Tree Foundation of New York | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Tutoring all subjects |
| The Shemesh Joester Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $480 | $480 | Preselected only | Carry out tax exempt purpose |
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, Georgia?
Hess Foundation Inc, Pine Tree Foundation of New York, The Shemesh Joester Foundation 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.