Foundations that fund organizations in Worcester, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Worcester nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $353K to Worcester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Worcester around $6,500. 4 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Worcester
- $353K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in NY
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Worcester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc | Stamford, NY | 14 | $283K | $14K | Yes | Maintenance & tree removal; Summer programming; Program support |
| Stanley Penksa Foundation Inc | Oneonta, NY | 7 | $36K | $6,500 | Yes | General operations; School backpack program; Food pantry |
| Plummer Fdn-Cash | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Nycm Foundation | Edmeston, NY | 1 | $2,651 | $2,651 | Yes | General purpose |
| Sterling Insurance Company Foundation 008132 | Oneonta, NY | 4 | $550 | $112 | Preselected only | General 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 Worcester, New York?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc, Stanley Penksa Foundation Inc, Plummer Fdn-Cash, Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc, The Nycm Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Worcester 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 Worcester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.