Foundations that fund organizations in Aurora, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aurora nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $289K to Aurora organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aurora around $4,000. 7 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aurora
- $289K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NY
- 37%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aurora organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc | Brookfield, WI | 3 | $71K | $4,700 | Yes | Donation |
| Park Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation Inc | Auburn, NY | 2 | $42K | $21K | Yes | Funding to continue serving those who are facing food insec…; Support scholarships at the school |
| De French Foundation Inc | Auburn, NY | 2 | $18K | $9,000 | Yes | Funding to continue serving those who are facing food insec…; General support |
| The Cayuga Foundation Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 5 | $16K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Nelson B Delavan Found Part a Xxxxx9000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Ethel Harkness Grace Perpetual Scholarship | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $9,628 | $9,628 | Preselected only | General support |
| A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor Foundation Inc | Delhi, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Forst Foundation | Fort Washington, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Columbian Foundation Inc | Auburn, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Program support |
| G Taylor Truw St Pauls Ch | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,827 | $2,827 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Arthur J Bellinzoni Foundation | Aurora, NY | 6 | $1,120 | $110 | Yes | unrestircted; unrestricted |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Match a previous donation (higher ed) grant |
| The Labarbera Family Foundation | East Quogue, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Dollars for doers |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Van Raalte Family Foundation Inc | Wilton, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Aurora, New York?
Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc, Park Foundation Inc, The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation, The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation Inc, De French Foundation Inc and 14 others reported grants to Aurora 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 Aurora. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.