Literacy Connections Hudson Valley Inc

Albert Penick Fund

Big Indian, NY

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible "the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education" that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The college makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking and sound judgment; encourages articulate expression; and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship and artistic endeavor; a broad and deep curriculum; and a residential campus that fosters a learning community. Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that once available only to men, vassar is now open to all and strives to pursue diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members, including those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, are valued and empowered to thrive.

Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli

Montgomery, NY

The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan supports nonprofits and charitable programs across varied fields, as well as scholarships for eligible students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,195,521, with a median of $10,900, and 96% of grant dollars went to New York recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation

Kingston, NY

The Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation supports education, housing, and health and human services in Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange Counties, New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $27,500, with a median award of $2,500. It states that it funds preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

The foundation supports nonprofits through donor-directed funds and community grants for areas including human services, education, arts and culture, food security, housing, and animal welfare. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $15,855, and its Community Grants program serves organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties; it offers application-based grant programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Dyson Foundation

Millbrook, NY

The Dyson Foundation funds Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofits addressing basic needs and human services, supporting economically disadvantaged people, and strengthening nonprofit capacity in six New York counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster. Its 2024 grants ranged from $750 to $1 million, with a median of $16,500; organizations may submit an unsolicited letter of inquiry through its online Grants Portal, and suitable inquiries may be invited to submit a full proposal.

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.

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.

The New York Community Trust

New York, NY

The New York Community Trust funds projects in areas including arts, education, health, human services, community development, and the environment, primarily in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some opportunities elsewhere. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts applications through its open competitive grants program and selected RFPs or letters of interest; donor-advised funds do not accept proposals.