Foundations that fund organizations in Cuba, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cuba nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $6,800 to Cuba organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cuba around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cuba
- $6,800
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NY
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cuba organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft & Anna C Manley Mem Tw Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| Jeanne Feline Corp Dba Purrs & Paws | Queensbury, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Cutco Foundation Inc | Olean, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Annual gift |
| Wny Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc | Williamsville, NY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Animal adoption |
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 Cuba, New York?
Ft & Anna C Manley Mem Tw Pfdn, Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc, Jeanne Feline Corp Dba Purrs & Paws, Cutco Foundation Inc, Wny Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc reported grants to Cuba 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 Cuba. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.