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Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc

Auburn, New York  ·  EIN 156017650  ·  Private foundation

Based in Auburn, New York, Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc has awarded $26.5M across 627 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Seward House Museum. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$7.9M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$94.5M
Assets (FY2025)
627
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc funds

Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, lgbtq people, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlgbtq peopleyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Seward House Museum
CAPTAL ENDOWMWNT FUND, PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND, 2021 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, UNRESTRICTED, IN-KIND
Auburn, NY$5.3M2021
Merry-go-round Playhouse Inc
2017 OPERATING EXPENSES
Auburn, NY$547K2017
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
TOWARD WEST END ARTS CAMPUS
Auburn, NY$421K2024

How to apply for funding from Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc

From Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTED AND CONSIDERED ON AN ONGOING BASIS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at emersonfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc

Does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc fund?
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Seward House Museum, Merry-go-round Playhouse Inc, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc give in grants?
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $7.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.5M over 627 grants.
Where is Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc located?
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc is based in Auburn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 156017650.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.