Foundations that fund organizations in Upper Jay, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Upper Jay nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $13K to Upper Jay organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Upper Jay around $2,500. 2 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 Upper Jay
- $13K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NY
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Upper Jay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudsplitter Foundation | Saranac Lake, NY | 3 | $5,500 | $2,000 | Yes | Rapid response; Program grant; Unrestricted grant |
| Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun | Johnsburg, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To acquire materials for set and costume construction and i… |
| The Chingos Foundation | Boynton Beach, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
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 Upper Jay, New York?
Cloudsplitter Foundation, Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun, The Chingos Foundation reported grants to Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.