Foundations that fund organizations in Athens, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Athens nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $522K to Athens organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
72 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Athens around $3,000. 14 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Athens
- $522K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 72
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in NY
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Athens organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Community Foundation C/O Paul Salvino | Athens, NY | 42 | $328K | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Reinhart Foundation C/O the Community Foundation Inc | Richmond, VA | 1 | $74K | $74K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Hrbt Foundation | Hudson, NY | 2 | $53K | $27K | Yes | Summer concert series 2025; Hudson-athens lighthouse legacy; installment 2 of 2 |
| Flood-Gamble Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support general operations |
| Theodore L Cross Family Charitable Foundation | Commack, NY | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Peckham Family Foundation | Katonah, NY | 4 | $9,200 | $1,850 | Preselected only | General operating support; The community arts initiative |
| Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc | Larchmont, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Contribution |
| Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation | Catskill, NY | 8 | $6,050 | $875 | Yes | To purchase food locally for pantry guests; To expand programming and offer year-round art classes; To suport the concert series in the village of athens throu… |
| The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation | Germantown, NY | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Arts for all |
| Jacob Burns Foundation Inc | Pleasantville, NY | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Kimberly's Fund Inc | Jackson, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Health related family assistance |
| The Donohue Family Foundation Co Gary a Jakalow Ea | New City, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General and unrestricted |
| The May Family Foundation | McCoy, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Masterwork Music & Art Foundation | Cranford, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use |
| Evelyn and Fred Kaufmann Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable contributions |
| Silver Sun Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
| Kofc 548 Tr | Coxsackie, NY | 1 | $220 | $220 | Preselected only | Support for expenses of local scouting unit |
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 Athens, New York?
Athens Community Foundation C/O Paul Salvino, The Reinhart Foundation C/O the Community Foundation Inc, Hrbt Foundation, Flood-Gamble Foundation Inc, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Athens 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 Athens. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.