Foundations that fund organizations in Sandy Creek, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sandy Creek nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $8,498 to Sandy Creek organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sandy Creek around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sandy Creek
- $8,498
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sandy Creek organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard S Shineman Foundation | Oswego, NY | 2 | $5,998 | $2,999 | Yes | General operating; Director discretionary grant |
| Tarandi Foundation | Oswego, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
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 Sandy Creek, New York?
Richard S Shineman Foundation, Tarandi Foundation, New York Life Foundation reported grants to Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.