New York Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 135626345 · Private foundation
New York Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.8M in giving and $58.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 859 grants for New York Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What New York Foundation funds
New York Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LEADERSHIP COHORT PROGRAM FOR BIPOC ORGANIZERS IN HUDSON VALLEY. | New York, NY | $350K | 2022 |
| Vocal-ny SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE FOR ALL, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF VOCAL-NY. | Brooklyn, NY | $290K | 2024 |
| Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING ENGAGEMENT OF OVER A DOZEN BRONX-BASED GROUPS AND THEIR HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS IN ADVANCING A 30-YEAR VISION FOR THE BRO | Bronx, NY | $275K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from New York Foundation
From New York Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at nyf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about New York Foundation
- Does New York Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — New York Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does New York Foundation fund?
- New York Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Neo Philanthropy Inc, Vocal-ny, Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does New York Foundation give in grants?
- New York Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.6M over 859 grants.
- Where is New York Foundation located?
- New York Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135626345.
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