Foundations that fund organizations in Forest Hill, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Forest Hill nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $103K to Forest Hill organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Forest Hill around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Forest Hill
- $103K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Forest Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janey Fund Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Adelson Family Foundation | Katonah, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To assist in the purpose of the charity |
| Swig Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | Provide social services to those in need to improve their q… |
| Nison Gordon Memorial Fund Inc | Lawrence, NY | 1 | — | Yes | Unrestrictedcontributions |
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 Forest Hill, New York?
Janey Fund Charitable Trust, Adelson Family Foundation, Swig Foundation, Nison Gordon Memorial Fund Inc reported grants to Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.