Foundations that fund organizations in North Merrick, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Merrick nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $2.3M to North Merrick organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
113 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Merrick around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Merrick
- $2.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 113
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Merrick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay J Lindner Foundation | North Merrick, NY | 106 | $2.0M | $10K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Diane Goldberg Foundation | North Merrick, NY | 6 | $300K | $30K | Preselected only | General donation |
| The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc | East Meadow, NY | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Preselected only | Aid donee organization to carry out functions |
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 North Merrick, New York?
Fay J Lindner Foundation, Diane Goldberg Foundation, The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc reported grants to North Merrick 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 North Merrick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.