Plumbers & Pipefitters Lu No 112

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc

Albany, NY

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region supports human services, education, arts and culture, housing, community improvement, and nonprofit capacity-building. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $10,000, while competitive program awards typically range from $2,000 to $15,000. It primarily serves nonprofits working in the ten-county Greater Capital Region of New York, though some fund guidelines may differ.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc

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 Jeremiah O McCarthy Family

Holland Patent, NY

Wegman Family Charitable Foundation

Rochester, NY

The foundation funds education, community organizations, and health and human services, with nearly all 2024 grant dollars going to New York organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $700,000, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Kruse Family Foundation

Burlington, VT

Nelson & Claudia Peltz Family Foundation

Palm Beach, FL

The Nelson & Claudia Peltz Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including hospitals, education, science and aquarium programs, and public broadcasting, primarily in New York and Florida, with grants also going to Washington, DC, California, and Connecticut. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $400,000, with a median award of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company Foundation

Norwich, NY

The foundation supports education and scholarships, community services, health care, veterans’ services, and the arts, with most recent funding going to New York organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500; application forms are available by contacting Stacy Smith, and the stated deadline is April 12.

Rite Aid Healthy Futures

Etters, PA

Rite Aid Healthy Futures supports children’s health equity and racial equity, including work on hunger, education, housing, health, and other needs in communities across Rite Aid’s business footprint. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,250 to $500,000, with a median of $10,250. It does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are by invitation only.

Friends of Bassett Inc

Cooperstown, NY

Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Morgan Stanley Foundation supports children’s physical and mental health, including healthcare, nutrition, mental health, and play, with grants to organizations in several U.S. states, especially New York and Illinois. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1.88 million, with a median of $1,500; it says it gives only to preselected charities 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.