Foundations that fund organizations in Leeds, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Leeds nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $467K to Leeds organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Leeds around $75K. 5 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Leeds
- $467K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $75K
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Leeds organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourdoves Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $316K | $316K | Preselected only | General |
| The David Rockefeller Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Unstoppable voters a training and mentoring program that ed… |
| The Ford Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Core support for the divine project to create and support a… |
| Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation | Catskill, NY | 2 | $1,100 | $550 | Yes | To help cover the cost of purchasing 3 stihl msa300c batter…; To support the purchase of 2 cabinets for the storage of pe… |
| The Musicians Aid Society of New York Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | Musical assistance |
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 Leeds, New York?
Fourdoves Foundation, The David Rockefeller Fund Inc, The Ford Foundation, Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation, The Musicians Aid Society of New York Inc reported grants to Leeds 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 Leeds. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.