Life Savings Benevolent Association

Seamens Church Institute of New York

Pittsburgh, PA

Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation

Alexandria, VA

Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT

New Haven, CT

This foundation funds scholarships for merchant seafarers and their dependents, maritime academy and marine science students, and grants to local organizations facing major crises; recent grants also supported maritime education, community programs, and environmental work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $68,500, with a median of $18,900, primarily in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Maine. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and scholarship and grant notices and applications are available from the Society.

The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc

Old Greenwich, CT

The Pamela Howard Family Foundation funds a range of causes, including journalism, housing, education, arts and culture, and ecological science, with most 2025 grant dollars going to organizations in New York and Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $247,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits in communities served by Berkshire Bank, focusing on small business, financial inclusion, and housing, as well as health, food access, youth development, and arts and culture. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $33,333, with a median of $2,500; its stated footprint spans Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, though all 2024 grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients. It accepts written applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, with deadlines on December 15 and March 15, June 15, and September 15.

Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT

The GE Aerospace Foundation supports engineering education, workforce development, military and veterans causes, and disaster relief in communities where GE Aerospace employees live and work around the world. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10 to nearly $6 million, with a median of $429; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Adirondack Foundation

Lake Placid, NY

It funds nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community initiatives in areas including basic needs, education, economic vitality, arts and culture, and the environment across the Adirondack region. Its 2025 grants had a median of $12,500, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application opportunities but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Bank of Greene County

Catskill, NY

The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits working in education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and affordable housing in New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. It accepts requests during its annual December 1–January 15 application period.

Arthur J Gallagher Foundation

Rolling Meadows, IL

The Arthur J Gallagher Foundation funds education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services, with a primary focus on Illinois, California, and New York. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10 to $100,000, with a median of $250. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is one of the largest healthcare-focused foundations in the United States, exclusively serving New York State with a mission to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, address social determinants of health, and eliminate barriers to care. The foundation awards approximately 500 grants annually, with typical grants ranging from $25,000 to $4.2 million and a median award of $175,000–$200,000, supporting nonprofits, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers across multiple focus areas including access to healthcare, basic needs, mental health, and healthcare workforce development.

Adirondack Girl Scout Council Trust 403001019

Manchester, NH

Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports neighborhood revitalization, underserved small businesses, financial health, and economic mobility and career pathways, with 2024 grants ranging from $4 to $4,635,000 and a median of $550. Its grants reached organizations across multiple U.S. locations, including Washington, DC, New York, California, Illinois, Washington state, and Georgia. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.