Foundations that fund organizations in Cambridge, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cambridge nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $385K to Cambridge organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cambridge around $1,600. 8 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cambridge
- $385K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $1,600
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cambridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | K-12 education |
| Robert H Wentorf Foundation C/O Alan Wrigley | Cambridge, NY | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | Support |
| Rachel Walker Charitable Foundation | Cooperstown, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Support |
| Mary McClellan Foundation Inc | Greenwich, NY | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | AED and Training; Embedded EMT Training |
| Herbert Feinberg Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support purposes |
| Washington County Home for Aged Women Inc | Glens Falls, NY | 5 | $8,496 | $1,600 | Yes | To support elder care efforts |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General; General support |
| Jana Domino Thoroughbred Foundation Inc | Gansevoort, NY | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Rescue neglected horses/hay drive |
| Hickok Family Foundation F/K/A John D Hickok Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,413 | $1,413 | Yes | Charitable |
| Allison Family Charitable Foundation | Belmont, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Kevorkian Family Foundation Inc | Kernersville, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide support to hondurans |
| Barr Charitable Trust C/O Nushin Kormi Et Al Trustees | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Thanks to andrew pate for his work |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | Schenectady, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support/capital campaign |
| Live Oak Foundation | Ocala, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating |
| Patricia and David Schulte Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Shemesh Joester Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | 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 Cambridge, New York?
Gates Foundation, Robert H Wentorf Foundation C/O Alan Wrigley, Rachel Walker Charitable Foundation, Mary McClellan Foundation Inc, Herbert Feinberg Family Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Cambridge 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 Cambridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.