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Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation

Rochester, NY

The Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents of Monroe and Yates counties, especially Rochester, with support for children, families, older adults, health care, and economic security. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $208,250, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications year-round; organizations without a recent grant or seeking substantially changed support must first submit a letter of inquiry.

Mary S Mulligan Char Trust

Dallas, TX

The trust supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational programs, as well as efforts to prevent cruelty to children or animals, primarily benefiting organizations in New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $36,150, with a median of $5,000; it does not limit giving to preselected organizations, and applicants are directed to request information from Bank of America.

Daniel P Smith Trust XXXXX6006

Chicago, IL

IBM International Foundation

Armonk, NY

The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cheryl and Paul Speranza Foundation Inc

Pittsford, 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.

The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc

Rochester, NY

The Hutchins Family Foundation funded educational, community, religious, health, and cultural organizations in 2021, with grants ranging from $100 to $1,679,684 and a median of $48,000. Giving went mainly to recipients in Rhode Island, California, Minnesota, and New York, with smaller amounts in New Hampshire. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Trust UA Wyman-Potter Foundation 14-217670

New York, NY

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.

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.

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.