Foundations that fund organizations in Mexico, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mexico nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $80K to Mexico organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mexico around $2,500. 4 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 Mexico
- $80K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NY
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mexico organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huhtamaki Foundation Inc | De Soto, KS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | See attached |
| Richard S Shineman Foundation | Oswego, NY | 7 | $18K | $2,500 | Yes | General operating; Director discretionary grant; Discretionary & migrant ed |
| Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund Inc | Lockport, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Organizational support |
| Tarandi Foundation | Oswego, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Technology Club of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Programming |
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 Mexico, New York?
Huhtamaki Foundation Inc, Richard S Shineman Foundation, Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund Inc, Tarandi Foundation, Technology Club of Syracuse reported grants to Mexico 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 Mexico. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.