Foundations that fund organizations in Saranac, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Saranac nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $67K to Saranac organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Saranac around $4,000. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Saranac
- $67K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NY
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Saranac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont Quit Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Fitness equipment center |
| Doris Magee-Scholarship Tr UW | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Cloudsplitter Foundation | Saranac Lake, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Unrestricted grant |
| Rivendell Foundation Inc | Hockessin, DE | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Yes | General operating support |
| Anantaa-Om Foundation | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
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 Saranac, New York?
Dont Quit Foundation, Doris Magee-Scholarship Tr UW, Cloudsplitter Foundation, Rivendell Foundation Inc, Anantaa-Om Foundation reported grants to Saranac 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 Saranac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.