Foundations that fund organizations in Medina, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Medina nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $170K to Medina organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Medina around $8,285. 6 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Medina
- $170K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $8,285
- Based in NY
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Medina organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | Lockport, NY | 2 | $75K | $38K | Yes | Community improvement; Education |
| Ernest & Thelma Youde Charitable | St Petersburg, FL | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant; Children's section |
| Tr UW Elisabeth Dye Curtis | Norwich, NY | 3 | $26K | $8,285 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Lyndonville Area Foundation Inc | Lyndonville, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Building Renovations |
| Bruce T Williams Family Foundation C/O Mark S Carney Esq | Amherst, NY | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable; Installation of elevator |
| Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | Orchard Park, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Coach of the week |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Charles and Mary Crossed Foundation | Rochester, NY | 2 | — | Yes | pro-life public education |
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 Medina, New York?
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc, Ernest & Thelma Youde Charitable, Tr UW Elisabeth Dye Curtis, Lyndonville Area Foundation Inc, Bruce T Williams Family Foundation C/O Mark S Carney Esq and 3 others reported grants to Medina 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 Medina. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.