Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in New York
377 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $194.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 377 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 libraries & literacy funders in New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hunter College Foundation Inc | New York | $18.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Eugene V and Clare E Thaw | New Mexico | $15.9M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $10.7M | 275 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $9.8M | 18 | 2024 |
| 5 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $6.5M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust | New York | $6.4M | 2 | 2022 |
| 7 | Friends of the Scarsdale Library | New York | $5.4M | 3 | 2018 |
| 8 | Mjs Foundation Inc | New York | $5.0M | 2 | 2020 |
| 9 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $4.8M | 7 | 2023 |
| 10 | Rochester Public Library | New York | $4.8M | 3 | 2022 |
| 11 | The Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Massachusetts | $4.3M | 13 | 2024 |
| 12 | Gloversville Library Foundation Inc | New York | $4.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Carmel Hill Fund | New York | $4.2M | 22 | 2024 |
| 14 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $3.3M | 8 | 2023 |
| 15 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York | $3.2M | 16 | 2024 |
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