Robert Owen Lehman Foundation Inc

The Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation

Rochester, NY

The foundation funds youth arts and nature programs, including yearly programs, eligible start-ups, and related capital projects, serving youth in Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Yates, Cayuga, or Wayne County, New York. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,800 to $10,000, with a median of $7,500; yearly grants are typically capped at $7,500, while capital and start-up grants may be higher. It solicits proposals and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial

Pittsburgh, PA

The Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial has supported organizations in conservation, education, veterans’ services, journalism, and other areas, with grants to groups in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Recent giving ranged from examples of $3,000–$10,000 in 2024 to one $250,000 general-support grant in 2025. It says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Ross Vandenbergh Esquire about applying, deadlines, and restrictions.

The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon

Rochester, NY

William & Sheila Konar Foundation

W Henrietta, NY

The William & Sheila Konar Foundation funds education, health care, cultural and civic organizations, intercultural understanding, and Jewish community programs, generally prioritizing Rochester and Monroe County while also supporting organizations elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $1 million, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications through its online portal from 501(c)(3) nonprofits; applications are evaluated quarterly.

Max and Marian Farash Charitable

Rochester, NY

The foundation funds Jewish life, out-of-school-time programs, arts, and community response, primarily supporting organizations in Monroe and Ontario counties, as well as Jewish organizations and initiatives locally and globally. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,156,000, with a median of $27,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant-management system.

Monroe-Brown Foundation

Kalamazoo, MI

The Monroe-Brown Foundation funds education and skills development, including higher education, career pathways, and community programs. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $72,667; 55% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with additional funding in South Carolina, Nebraska, and Maryland. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.