Homes for the Homeless Institute Inc

Thomas a Wendt Family Foundation

Buffalo, NY

The Thomas A. Wendt Family Foundation supports general-purpose and community, humanitarian, and other charitable organizations, with most of its giving in New York. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $160,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; the filing says proposals are due by March 1 each year.

Cody Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

The Cody Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with most 2024 grant funding going to recipients in Florida and New York. Its 29 grants ranged from $1,000 to $93,300, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Homes for the Homeless Inc

New York, NY

The mission of Homes for the Homeless is to help families experiencing homelessness address the issue that creates instability in their lives. Hfh operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in nyc. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

Robin Hood Foundation

New York, NY

Robin Hood funds effective poverty-fighting programs serving low-income New Yorkers, including work in education, health, employment, housing, and household support, primarily across New York City’s five boroughs. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $309,000, with amounts ranging from $17,000 to $5.36 million. It does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible organizations can submit an expression of interest and apply to periodic funding opportunities.

The Nesi Family Foundation

New York, NY

The Nesi Family Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, including schools and universities, social services, youth programs, and humanitarian and community efforts. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000; funding was concentrated in Connecticut, Indiana, Washington, DC, Rhode Island, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Garden of Dreams Foundation

New York, NY

Our mission is supported by three core pillars: 1) community projects - we provide direct financial support for improvements to community facilities, as well as for community-based sports, entertainment and media projects, that enhance the environment of young people where they live and grow. 2) education - we provide scholarships for college and trade schools as well as mentorship and career exposure programs that open the doors to opportunities and impact our young people's futures. 3) inspiration & joy - we provide unforgettable experiences that inspire young people in our communities, and foster healing and joy.

The Gap Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.

The New York Community Trust

New York, NY

The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.