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New York Life Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 132989476  ·  Private foundation

Based in New York, New York, New York Life Foundation has awarded $165.8M across 4,377 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Foundation for the Carolinas. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$63.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$168.7M
Assets (FY2020)
4,377
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What New York Life Foundation funds

New York Life Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, men boys, older adults, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesmen boysolder adultswomen girls

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
Foundation for the Carolinas
CCA GENERAL
Charlotte, NC$27.5M2020
Blackbaud Giving Fund (yourcause Llc)
PUBLIC MULTIPURPOSE
Carrollton, TX$7.2M2024
Blackbaud Giving Fund (yourcause Llc)
PUBLIC MULTIPURPOSE
Carrollton, TX$5.6M2023

How to apply for funding from New York Life Foundation

From New York Life Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE CONTACT MS. NESLE”

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

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Frequently asked questions about New York Life Foundation

Does New York Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — New York Life Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does New York Life Foundation fund?
New York Life Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Foundation for the Carolinas, Blackbaud Giving Fund (yourcause Llc). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does New York Life Foundation give in grants?
New York Life Foundation reported $63.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $165.8M over 4,377 grants.
Where is New York Life Foundation located?
New York Life Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132989476.
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About this profile. This page is built from New York Life Foundation'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 New York Life Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.