Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation

Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman

New York, NY

The foundation funds visual arts education, arts programs and supplies, exhibitions, and opportunities for at-risk youth and disadvantaged people. In 2024, it made 137 grants ranging from $20 to $74,182, with a median of $3,500; grants went mainly to organizations in New York, Indiana, Florida, California, and Ohio. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust

West Palm Beach, FL

It funded the arts, education, veterans, medical research, and initiatives connecting people with nature, with most 2022 grant dollars going to Florida organizations and additional support in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC. Typical listed grants had a median of $25,000, though some were much larger; the 2022 filing says it accepted only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests, and that year it transferred its assets to two new foundations.

American Eagle Outfitters Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The American Eagle Outfitters Foundation funds programs that educate and empower teens and young adults, including community initiatives and local nonprofits; its community grants focus on grassroots organizations in Pittsburgh, New York City, San Francisco, Hazleton, Ottawa, and Mississauga. Grants in 2025 ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible charities through its online application portal.

Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports arts and arts education organizations and projects, particularly art education and the further development of artists; it does not fund individuals. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $38,000, with a median of $10,000, and most funding went to New York recipients. It states that it is not considering new proposals.

The Hyde and Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds one-time capital needs—such as construction, renovations, equipment, and furnishings—for eligible nonprofits working in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most grants are $5,000–$20,000, and it primarily serves New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Marion Moore Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

Manitou Fund supports a range of charitable purposes, including capital projects, programs, and scholarships; in 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.75 million, with a median of $50,000. Its 2024 giving was concentrated in California and Minnesota, with additional grants in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island. The fund gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation funds arts and arts education, particularly programs serving children and youth in underserved schools and communities, with a focus on New York City; it also supports public cultural programming and art-related research. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000. The profile lists a letter as application material but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Cowles Charitable Trust

Staten Island, NY

The Cowles Charitable Trust supports arts, education, ethical journalism, medical and climate research, primarily in Downstate New York and South Florida, with occasional national or international grants. Typical awards are modest: approved first-time applicants generally receive $2,500, and the median 2024 grant was $4,000. It accepts applications by email using its application and proposal packet.

The Mittlemann Family Foundation

New York, NY

Charina Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Charina Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations across varied fields, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $750,000, with a median of $7,500. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.