Foundations that fund organizations in Fire Island, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fire Island nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $16K to Fire Island organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fire Island around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fire Island
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fire Island organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rosner Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Bound for success afterschool |
| The Shilling Family Foundation | Springfield, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Religious and/or educational |
| Douglas W & Virginia W Sesler Private Family Foundation Inc | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Religion |
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 Fire Island, New York?
Leo Rosner Foundation Inc, The Shilling Family Foundation, Douglas W & Virginia W Sesler Private Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Fire Island 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 Fire Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.