Foundations that fund organizations in Schnectady, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Schnectady nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $99K to Schnectady organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Schnectady around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Schnectady
- $99K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Schnectady organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation | Waltham, MA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | For donee's exempt purpose |
| Tr UW Dp Corbin Art 6 Bo Wildlife | Albany, NY | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Weill Family Foundation | Old Brookville, NY | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Special Olympics |
| Stephen J McKee Foundation | Troy, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Alan K and Isabelle Derkazarian Fdn | Belmont, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | The Union fund |
| Butler Family Foundation | Prescott, AZ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | 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 Schnectady, New York?
Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation, Tr UW Dp Corbin Art 6 Bo Wildlife, The Weill Family Foundation, Stephen J McKee Foundation, The Alan K and Isabelle Derkazarian Fdn and 1 others reported grants to Schnectady 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 Schnectady. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.