Foundations that fund organizations in Cairo, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cairo nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $20K to Cairo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cairo around $1,950. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cairo
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $1,950
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cairo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation | Catskill, NY | 14 | $15K | $1,000 | Yes | Sponsorship of cairo bears community art project; To help extend a fence for the veteran area at black bear p…; To help purchase decodable books and other literacy resourc… |
| Lounsbury Family Foundation | Lancaster, SC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Food pantry |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | Yes | Historic marker |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Various |
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 Cairo, New York?
Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, Lounsbury Family Foundation, The William G Pomeroy Foundation, Csx Foundation Inc reported grants to Cairo 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 Cairo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.