Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $397K to Franklin organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Franklin around $7,000. 11 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Franklin
- $397K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Rich Charitable Foundation | Franklin, NY | 1 | $227K | $227K | Preselected only | Operating expenses for the museum |
| A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor Foundation Inc | Delhi, NY | 9 | $45K | $4,789 | Yes | Fountain repairs; Ski club; 2024 interns |
| The Tianaderrah Foundation (ny) | New York, NY | 3 | $41K | $13K | Yes | General Fund |
| The Walter J & Anna H Burchan Charitable | Oneonta, NY | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Endowment |
| The Tom Morgan and Erna J McReynolds Charitable Foundation | Franklin, NY | 2 | $17K | $8,600 | Preselected only | Discretionary donation |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating support for theatrical productions and ac… |
| Tri-M Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | In support of performances. |
| Anna L Mabey Foundation | Norwich, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Otis a Thompson Foundation Inc | Norwich, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Fsc intern and young |
| The Drogen Foundation | Oneonta, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | To support the local fire department with its needs for ser… |
| Community Foundation of Unadilla Ny Inc | Unadilla, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Educational support |
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 Franklin, New York?
Walter Rich Charitable Foundation, A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor Foundation Inc, The Tianaderrah Foundation (ny), The Walter J & Anna H Burchan Charitable, The Tom Morgan and Erna J McReynolds Charitable Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.