Continental Grain Foundation
Continental Grain Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations across several fields, including health, the arts, education, hunger relief, and human rights.
Continental Grain Foundation at a glance
In short: Continental Grain Foundation gave $451K across 39 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $450,897
- +58.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,561
- +54.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,020
- -15.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (22 of 39, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Continental Grain Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 767 5Th Avenue 15 Fl, New York, NY 10153-0015
Phone: (212) 207-5879
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Continental Grain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Foundation to Combat Antisemitism ($50K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 175 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Massachusetts, 3% to Connecticut, and 1% each to Missouri and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Continental Grain Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 22 of 39 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2021) to $451K (2026). In 2026 it made 39 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Foxborough, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences Arts for Learning New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gerando Falcoes International New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Park East Day School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The 92ND Street Y New York New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New York Common Pantry New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,020 | $450,000 | $451,092 | $450,897 | 39 | $451,092 | $694 |
| 2025 | $7,112 | $284,500 | $285,055 | $284,860 | 38 | $285,055 | $209 |
| 2024 | $7,667 | $265,000 | $264,604 | $264,409 | 36 | $264,604 | $430 |
| 2023 | $7,271 | $405,000 | $403,809 | $403,614 | 28 | $403,809 | $721 |
| 2022 | $6,080 | $325,000 | $330,060 | $329,875 | 34 | $330,060 | $848 |
| 2021 | $11,140 | $250,000 | $257,352 | $257,167 | 59 | — | $967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Continental Grain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $694 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of purposes. For example, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it accelerates the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; New York Common Pantry says it reduces hunger while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency; and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts says it promotes the performing arts and educates the public about them. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation describes its mission as advancing human rights, religious freedom, and interreligious cooperation.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $450,897. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $50,000 each to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, New York-Presbyterian Fund, and Young Audiences Arts for Learning. Other grants included $25,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, Gerando Falcoes International, and Park East Day School, and $20,000 each to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York Common Pantry, and The Fresh Air Fund. The listed largest grants were marked unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jordana P Fribourg as director; Susan McIntyre as director, treasurer, and secretary; and Michael R Mayberry as director and president.
Continental Grain Foundation is led by Michael R. Mayberry, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael R. Mayberry
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jordana P. Fribourg
Director
President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan McIntyre
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Continental Grain Foundation
How much does Continental Grain Foundation give each year?
Continental Grain Foundation gave $451K across 39 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $285K across 38 grants.
What is Continental Grain Foundation's typical grant size?
Continental Grain Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,561, across 39 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Continental Grain Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Continental Grain Foundation give grants?
Continental Grain Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Continental Grain Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Continental Grain Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Continental Grain Foundation's largest grantees?
Continental Grain Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Foundation to Combat Antisemitism ($50,000), New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc ($50,000) and Young Audiences Arts for Learning ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Continental Grain Foundation?
Continental Grain Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $694 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Continental Grain Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Continental Grain Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Continental Grain Foundation's EIN?
Continental Grain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6160912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Continental Grain Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Continental Grain Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/continental-grain-foundation-morg_305d436a7f0d403b8d4d4259897fb53c
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