Josiah Macy Jr Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 135596895 · Private foundation
Josiah Macy Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.2M in giving and $152.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 136 individual grants from this funder — $8.9M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Josiah Macy Jr Foundation funds
Josiah Macy Jr Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, indigenous, lgbtq people.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai TO SUPPORT A PROJECT ENTITLED, SERIOUS ILLNESS COMMUNICATION EDUCATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS. | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| University of Utah TO SUPPORT A PROJECT ENTITLED, ADDRESSING RACIAL INEQUITIES THROUGH INTERPROFESSIONAL SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING. | Salt Lake City, UT | $198K | 2022 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center TO SUPPORT A PROJECT ENTITLED, PREPARING MEDICAL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS FOR SHARED MEDICAL RECORDS WITH PATIENTS (OPENNOTES). | Boston, MA | $148K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Josiah Macy Jr Foundation
Josiah Macy Jr Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at macyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Josiah Macy Jr Foundation
- Does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
- Josiah Macy Jr Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation fund?
- Josiah Macy Jr Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Utah, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation give in grants?
- Josiah Macy Jr Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 136 grants.
- Where is Josiah Macy Jr Foundation located?
- Josiah Macy Jr Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135596895.
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