Cai Foundation

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc

New York, NY

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund supports work on democracy, sustainable development, and peacebuilding, as well as programs in China, Central America, the Western Balkans, and New York City arts and culture. Its typical grant range is $25,000–$400,000, with a 2024 median of $60,000. It accepts unsolicited requests in Southern China and Democratic Practice, though grants are unlikely; its Peacebuilding program rarely considers unsolicited requests.

Freedom Together Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation funds work to strengthen multiracial democracy and build community and worker power, racial and gender justice, movement infrastructure, reproductive health, medical research, and community institutions. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,000 to $14 million, with a median of $500,000; its largest shares went to organizations in Washington, DC, New York, California, Massachusetts, and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Shoreland Foundation

Lloyd Harbor, NY

The Shoreland Foundation supports universities, museums, cultural organizations, research, and charitable activities, with most of its giving going to New York recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $1.95 million, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Only One Inc

New York, NY

Harness the power of collective action to rebuild ocean life in this generation, for people and the planet.

The Natori Foundation

New York, NY

Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family

New York, NY

The foundation supports Jewish and Israeli communities, veterans, and education, with 2025 grants going to organizations in New York, Washington, New Hampshire, Florida, and California. Its nine grants totaled $1.49 million, ranging from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Altman Foundation

New York, NY

The Altman Foundation funds education, health, community strengthening, cultural engagement, youth development, arts, and nonprofit services in New York City’s five boroughs, with particular interest in underserved communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry on a rolling basis only for its Health portfolio; it is not accepting full proposals from organizations that are not current grantees.

The Educational Foundation of America

Bethesda, MD

The Educational Foundation of America funds progressive work in reproductive health and justice, democracy, and the environment, including clean energy and community arts initiatives. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $206,000, with a median of $35,000, and supported organizations across multiple states, with particular reproductive-health focus in Appalachia, Alabama, and Florida. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; grants are by invitation, though it invites brief project or program ideas for possible follow-up.

The Emily Davie and Joseph S Kornfeld

New York, NY

The foundation funds New York City civic engagement and arts education for young people in public schools, including advocacy, organizing, community programs, and cultural participation. In 2024, grants ranged from $25,000 to $250,000, with a median of $60,000. It accepts unsolicited applications on a rolling basis; first-time applicants should submit a 2–3 page letter of introduction.

The Alvarez Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Alvarez Charitable Foundation supports cultural, educational, medical, public-welfare, and other charitable organizations, with 2024 grants ranging from $500 to $1.05 million and a median of $31,250. Most reported grant dollars went to New York recipients; it also funded organizations in New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations, individuals, and ideas working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work in areas such as immigrant justice, criminal justice reform, gender equity, and arts and culture, through grants around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, with amounts ranging from $45 to $15 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests by mail, email, or phone.

Asian Cultural Council Inc

New York, NY

The Asian Cultural Council ("acc") deepens international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in asia and the united states to create a more harmonious and peaceful world. This mission is accomplished through fellowship and programs that support individual artists, scholars, and arts professionals.