Foundations that fund organizations in Lansing, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lansing nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $113K to Lansing organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lansing around $30K. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lansing
- $113K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $30K
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lansing organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigielea Educational Fund Inc | Bridgeport, CT | 1 | $66K | $66K | Preselected only | To support cornell university |
| Herman Goldman Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Park Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Project support |
| Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Awards, contributions & operations |
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 Lansing, New York?
Craigielea Educational Fund Inc, Herman Goldman Foundation, Park Foundation Inc, Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County reported grants to Lansing 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 Lansing. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.