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William & Sheila Konar Foundation

W Henrietta, New York  ·  EIN 222434846  ·  Private foundation

William & Sheila Konar Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.9M in annual giving against $121.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 539 grants for William & Sheila Konar Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$6.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$121.7M
Assets (FY2020)
539
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What William & Sheila Konar Foundation funds

William & Sheila Konar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Financial EmpowermentHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities, older adults.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitieslow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth 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
Us Holocaust Museum
Tolerance education/promotion of Jewish history
Washington, DC$1.3M2020
Us Holocaust Museum
Tolerance education/promotion of Jewish history, Denial & Antisemitism Initiative
Washington, DC$1.2M2022
Us Holocaust Museum
Tolerance education/promotion of Jewish history, Denial & Antisemitism Initiative
Washington, DC$1.2M2023

How to apply for funding from William & Sheila Konar Foundation

From William & Sheila Konar Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“One month prior to the quarterly trustee meetings held Mid-March, Mid-June, Mid-September, Mid-Novem”

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

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Frequently asked questions about William & Sheila Konar Foundation

Does William & Sheila Konar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — William & Sheila Konar Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William & Sheila Konar Foundation fund?
William & Sheila Konar Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Us Holocaust Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does William & Sheila Konar Foundation give in grants?
William & Sheila Konar Foundation reported $6.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $35.6M over 539 grants.
Where is William & Sheila Konar Foundation located?
William & Sheila Konar Foundation is based in W Henrietta, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 222434846.
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About this profile. This page is built from William & Sheila Konar 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 William & Sheila Konar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.