Foundations that fund organizations in New York, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New York nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $407K to New York organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New York around $14K. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to New York
- $407K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in MA
- 13%
- 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 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. |
| The Gottesman Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support |
| The 1434 Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Abigail Rose Solomon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| The Kendall Family Foundation | Weston, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Helen Benham Foundation Helen Benham Trustee | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Not restricted |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $250 | $125 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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, Massachusetts?
Hess Foundation Inc, The Gottesman Fund, The 1434 Foundation Inc, Abigail Rose Solomon Foundation, The Kendall Family Foundation and 3 others 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.