Foundations that fund organizations in Germantown, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Germantown nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $885K to Germantown organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
61 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Germantown around $3,500. 22 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Germantown
- $885K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 61
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in NY
- 81%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Germantown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | 2 | $585K | $293K | Yes | For sisters aging well together, a comprehensive training p…; For video communications to highlight the contributions of… |
| Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Frances and Peter Robotti Foundation C/O Maria Suydam | Patchogue, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating support. |
| The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation | Germantown, NY | 6 | $29K | $4,700 | Yes | Harvesting history; Historic signs & cemetery cleanup; Equipment grant |
| Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc | Germantown, NY | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc | New York, NY | 6 | $25K | $3,500 | Yes | General operating support; Equipment funding; Germantown central school composting program |
| Hrbt Foundation | Hudson, NY | 5 | $21K | $3,500 | Yes | Garden restoration and preservation 2025; Hs senior citizenship award; Annual library contribution |
| Stephen Harsany Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Sally S and Robert K Phelan Legacy Foundation Inc | Germantown, NY | 4 | $12K | $1,000 | Yes | Science scholarship; Various projects; Athletic boosters |
| The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes | Wynantskill, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | See attachment |
| Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation | Catskill, NY | 11 | $8,750 | $1,000 | Yes | To purchase an emergency plug for electric vehicle (ev) res…; Help to cover costs for a concert series which brings commu…; To cover guest speaker fees for gardening education seminars |
| The Ascienzo Family Foundation | Lake Katrine, NY | 2 | $7,750 | $3,875 | Preselected only | Gleaning and food resourcing; Farm resources |
| Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick in the City of New York | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Rheinstrom Hill Community Foundation | Hudson, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Program funding |
| Lawson Valentine Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| The Ackerman Foundation Inc | Hudson, NY | 2 | $3,750 | $1,875 | Yes | Charitable |
| Koha Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Evelyn Bordewick Charitable Foundation | Hudson, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Program funding |
| Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Judith B Phelan and Richard S Phelan Family Foundation Inc | Germantown, NY | 3 | $2,000 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Clermont Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Flood-Gamble Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Donohue Family Foundation Co Gary a Jakalow Ea | New City, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General and unrestricted |
| Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation Inc | Red Hook, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Soldiers Monument Tr UW | Dallas, TX | 1 | $86 | $86 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
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 Germantown, New York?
Conrad N Hilton Foundation, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, The Frances and Peter Robotti Foundation C/O Maria Suydam, The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation, Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc and 22 others reported grants to Germantown 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 Germantown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.