Higher Education Grant Funders in New York
2987 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.1B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 2987 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $105.7M | 115 | 2024 |
| 2 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $75.0M | 51 | 2024 |
| 3 | Partnership for Inner City Education | New York | $63.6M | 106 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Hunter College Foundation Inc | New York | $61.9M | 14 | 2024 |
| 5 | Albany Medical Center Group | New York | $58.2M | 12 | 2024 |
| 6 | Open Society Institute | New York | $53.4M | 28 | 2024 |
| 7 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York | $47.8M | 97 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Starr Foundation | New York | $43.0M | 35 | 2024 |
| 9 | Chesed Foundation of America | New York | $42.7M | 6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Paulson Family Foundation | New York | $39.6M | 12 | 2024 |
| 11 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $33.3M | 57 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Brooklyn College Foundation Inc | New York | $32.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Robertson Foundation | New York | $30.4M | 10 | 2024 |
| 14 | Srcco | North Carolina | $28.0M | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in New York — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 2987 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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