Community Improvement Grant Funders in New York
616 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 616 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&t Charitable Foundation | New York | $160.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $111.1M | 188 | 2024 |
| 3 | National Equity Fund Inc | Illinois | $64.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $63.5M | 221 | 2024 |
| 5 | Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Maryland | $55.4M | 90 | 2023 |
| 6 | Open Society Institute | New York | $39.3M | 42 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of New York City | New York | $38.6M | 114 | 2024 |
| 8 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $37.9M | 117 | 2024 |
| 9 | Popplestone Foundation | Massachusetts | $35.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | New York | $27.3M | 32 | 2024 |
| 11 | Leadership for Educational Equity | District of Columbia | $21.9M | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $19.2M | 31 | 2024 |
| 13 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $16.3M | 25 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $15.7M | 24 | 2024 |
| 15 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York | $14.4M | 53 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in New York — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 616 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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