Foundations that fund organizations in Leicester, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Leicester nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $90K to Leicester organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Leicester around $7,227. 1 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 Leicester
- $90K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $7,227
- Based in NY
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Leicester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | Public awareness and analysis |
| Bottsford Leslie L Fd B Resid Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $14K | $7,227 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Bottsford Helen C Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $8,924 | $4,462 | Preselected only | General fund; Maintain church |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Local fire department |
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 Leicester, New York?
Gates Foundation, Bottsford Leslie L Fd B Resid Ta, Bottsford Helen C Pfdn, Seneca Foods Foundation reported grants to Leicester 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 Leicester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.