Foundations that fund organizations in Phelps, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Phelps nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $373K to Phelps organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Phelps around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Phelps
- $373K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NY
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Phelps organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc | Phelps, NY | 8 | $358K | $14K | Yes | Recreation; Historicalpreservation; Recreation &socialization |
| Ann and Carl Myers Charitable Foundation Inc | Hemlock, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Nelson B Delavan Found Part a Xxxxx9000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Cnx Foundation | Canonsburg, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General purposes |
| Liskmorris Foundation Inc | Clifton Springs, NY | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Community events to promote business growth |
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 Phelps, New York?
Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc, Ann and Carl Myers Charitable Foundation Inc, Nelson B Delavan Found Part a Xxxxx9000, Cnx Foundation, Liskmorris Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Phelps 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 Phelps. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.