Foundations that fund organizations in Staten Islan, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Staten Islan nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $15K to Staten Islan organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Staten Islan around $4,000. 1 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Staten Islan
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Staten Islan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County Savings Foundation | Staten Island, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Soniqlab at maker park radio |
| M & R Derector Family Foundation | Great Barrington, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Injured veterans/fallen first responder families |
| The Bates Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable |
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 Staten Islan, New York?
Richmond County Savings Foundation, M & R Derector Family Foundation, The Bates Foundation reported grants to Staten Islan 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 Staten Islan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.