Foundations that fund organizations in Ontario, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ontario nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $144K to Ontario organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ontario around $2,000. 6 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ontario
- $144K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NY
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ontario organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Health Fdn D/B/A New York Health Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $76K | $38K | Yes | Growing a food hub in rochester; Conference scholarship application - healthy food, healthy… |
| Todd Family Foundation | Alamo, CA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Care for terminally ill |
| Bethesda-By-The-Sea Et Al Tr Xxxxx0007 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| The Cuvelier Family Foundation | Sodus, NY | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Lennox Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| Augustus and Jennie D Hoffman Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | General |
| Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation Inc | West Henrietta, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc | Pittsford, NY | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Museum Support |
| Greater Rochester Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Ontario, New York?
New York State Health Fdn D/B/A New York Health Foundation, Todd Family Foundation, Bethesda-By-The-Sea Et Al Tr Xxxxx0007, The Cuvelier Family Foundation, Lennox Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Ontario 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 Ontario. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.