Foundations that fund organizations in Harlem, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Harlem nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $591K to Harlem organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Harlem around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Harlem
- $591K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NY
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Harlem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | General |
| Richard & Natalie Jacoff Foundationinc | Seven Times Square Ny, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Nicholas B Ottaway Fdn Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial Foundation Inc | Blue Springs, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Ganek Family Foundation C/O Select Family Office | New York, NY | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Gift for operating support |
| The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Staff grant - general operating 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 Harlem, New York?
Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004, Richard & Natalie Jacoff Foundationinc, The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Inc, The Nicholas B Ottaway Fdn Inc, Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Harlem 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 Harlem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.