Foundations that fund organizations in Somers, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Somers nonprofits
20 private foundations gave $206K to Somers organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Somers around $4,000. 12 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 20
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Somers
- $206K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NY
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Somers organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Zelnickbelzberg Charitable Trust | Darien, CT | 1 | $61K | $61K | Preselected only | General Use |
| Beatrice and Roy Backus Foundation Inc | Somers, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Research in the field of parkinsons disease |
| The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation | Yonkers, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted grant |
| Heritage Hills Travel Club | Somers, NY | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| Gpw Charitable Trust | Somers, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support the purpose of the organization's mission. |
| James J McCann Charitable Trust | Poughkeepsie, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant |
| The Joseph Leroy and Ann C Warner Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Alpha Psi of Chi Psi Edu Trust | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Educational purposes. |
| Pcsb Community Foundation | Poughquag, NY | 5 | $5,650 | $500 | Yes | Charitable support |
| Ambellan Charitable Foundation | Pleasant Valley, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support the organization's mission to provide library se… |
| S S Family Foundation Inc 7563-Xxxxxx09399 | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Gift to the general fund |
| John B & Edith D Carroll Family Charitable Foundation Trust | College Grove, TN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Queally Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Sister Janet Meehan Student Fitness Center |
| The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $1,088 | $1,088 | Preselected only | General support |
| Raffiani Family Foundation Inc | Tuckahoe, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support for individuals with disabilities. |
| John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc | Derby, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support charity's operation in their mission. |
| The Scott M Panzer Foundation Inc | Singer Island, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support for summer camps and high school seniors and needy… |
| First Eagle Investments Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Thank you for the quick response. |
| Seema Boesky Charitable Trust | Mount Kisco, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Somers, New York?
The Zelnickbelzberg Charitable Trust, Beatrice and Roy Backus Foundation Inc, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, Heritage Hills Travel Club, Gpw Charitable Trust and 15 others reported grants to Somers 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 Somers. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.