Foundations that fund organizations in Princeton, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Princeton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $68K to Princeton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Princeton around $6,000. 1 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Princeton
- $68K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in NY
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Princeton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General |
| The Schulman Foundation Inc | Oxford, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Rolander Family Foundation | Wake Forest, NC | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Public assistance |
| The Roxe Foundation | Woodbridge, NJ | 1 | $1,310 | $1,310 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| George a & Ann M Mathewson Trust Foundation | Lake George, NY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Charitable Purposes |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Princeton, New York?
Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation, The Schulman Foundation Inc, The Rolander Family Foundation, The Roxe Foundation, George a & Ann M Mathewson Trust Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Princeton 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 Princeton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.