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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$85.1M
Total assets
627
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc, by amount:

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
Cayuga Co Emerson Park
EMERSON PARK JULY 3RD FIREWORKS, DEAUVILLE ISLAND AND PARK STRATEGIC
Auburn, NY$406K2018
Seward House Museum
2017 AND 2018 OPERATING EXPENSES
Auburn, NY$405K2018
Syracuse University
VARIOUS PROJECTS
Syracuse, NY$405K2017
Wells College
VARIOUS PROJECTS
Aurora, NY$402K2017
Skidmore College
TOWARD SCIENCE FACILITIES
Saratoga Springs, NY$400K2017
Central New York Community Foundation Inc
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS ABC PROGRAM - ENDOWMENT/COVID RELIEF/FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK: ENDOW
Syracuse, NY$400K2020
Al Sigl Community of Agencies
VARIOUS PROJECTS
Rochester, NY$353K2017
Wells College
LAUNCHING A HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT WELLS COLLEGE, WELLS ANNUAL FUND
Aurora, NY$305K2022
Alfred University
FOUNDRY PROJECT
Alfred, NY$300K2022
St John Fisher College
DEPETERS FAMILY CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND TEACHING EXCELLENCE: INNOVATIVE LEARNING CLASSROOMS
Rochester, NY$300K2021
Keuka College
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP/COVID RELIEF/EXPENDABLE GRANT
Keuka Park, NY$285K2020
Union College
COVID RELIEF/ SCHULER ACCESS INITIATIVE
Schenectady, NY$275K2021

Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.6M
2018$3.3M
2020$3.5M
2021$8.4M
2022$2.8M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.5M

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. Recent recipients include Seward House Museum, Merry-go-round Playhouse Inc, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc give in grants?
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. 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.