Foundations that fund organizations in Colonie, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colonie nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $154K to Colonie organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colonie around $2,800. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colonie
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,800
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colonie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Environment |
| Kelly Family Cuidiu Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation | Albany, NY | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | 2024 sponsor; 2024 - bronze sponsor |
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 Colonie, New York?
The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc, Kelly Family Cuidiu Foundation, Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation reported grants to Colonie 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 Colonie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.