Oneida Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

Owen T & Alice M Gorman Testamentary

Oneida, NY

The Gorman Foundation supports nonprofits working in social welfare, community education and enhancement, and the environment, including programs addressing healthcare, education, food, shelter, historic preservation, and wildlife. It focuses mainly on Madison County and Central New York, including Oneida and Onondaga counties; in 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $225,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications on an ongoing basis and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Central New York Community Foundation

Syracuse, NY

The Central New York Community Foundation funds nonprofit and public-benefit projects in arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic affairs, and the environment, primarily serving Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties; its parks and recreation fund also serves Cayuga and Oswego counties. In 2025, its grants had a median of $16,000, ranging from $5,100 to $2,462,750. Community Grants applicants must discuss their request with foundation staff before applying; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation funds healthcare access, basic needs, workforce development, mental and behavioral health, and other projects improving the health of vulnerable people and priority populations across New York State. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with awards ranging from $100 to $4.2 million. It accepts requests through a letter-of-inquiry process, but the 2026 application period is closed.

Baxter International Foundation

Deerfield, IL

Baxter International Foundation funds healthcare access for underserved people, community programs, and STEM and other healthcare innovation, supporting nonprofits worldwide and especially in communities where Baxter operates. Its 2024 median grant was $212, though awards varied widely; it makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and

Utica, NY

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties funds nonprofit work addressing community needs such as neighborhood revitalization, healthcare, workforce development, healthy homes, and food insecurity, primarily in Herkimer and Oneida counties, New York. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $17,000, though awards varied widely; some named programs offer up to $15,000 or $2,000.

The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc

Rome, NY

The Griffin Charitable Foundation supports health, education, community enrichment, and veterans’ services that improve quality of life in Rome, Oneida County, and surrounding New York communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $850,000, with a median of $17,500. It accepts initial inquiries through a contact form and introductory call; aligned applicants are invited to submit a formal application.

Community Benevolent Foundation Inc

Hamilton, NY

Cutco Foundation Inc

Olean, NY

CUTCO Foundation funds educational, health, and youth purposes, including colleges, health organizations, and community groups. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000, and most funding went to New York recipients, with smaller amounts elsewhere. It accepts formal written requests with supporting documentation; no deadline is listed.

Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc

Auburn, NY

The Fred L. Emerson Foundation funds a wide range of capital, program, and unrestricted projects, prioritizing meaningful impact in Auburn, Cayuga County, and surrounding Central New York; it also considers some initiatives elsewhere. Its 2024 median grant was $6,500, with awards ranging from $250 to $421,200; proposals are accepted online on a rolling basis, and applicants are asked to confirm they have received Foundation funding before.

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.

The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Pfizer Foundation funds locally led health programs that improve access to care and strengthen health systems, as well as health-crisis and disaster responses, worldwide. In 2024, grants ranged from $2 to $4 million, with a median of $200. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.