The Canadian Association of New York Foundation Inc

The Obernauer Foundation Inc

Howard Beach, NY

The Obernauer Foundation supports charities, educational institutions, and research and civic organizations, including work in poverty reduction, education, medical research, and civic engagement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $76,000, with a median of $2,000; funding was concentrated in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Arizona, and New York. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Gusti Brandt Foundation

Greenwich, CT

Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation supports nonprofits working in medical and disaster relief, legal and social services, education, and youth programs. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to organizations in New York, followed by Massachusetts. Its filing lists application materials and a November 1 deadline, indicating that it accepts requests beyond a preselected group of organizations.

NHL Foundation US Inc

New York, NY

NHL Foundation US supports U.S. organizations using hockey to strengthen communities, with a focus on youth development, health and well-being, equal opportunity, girls’ hockey, military families and first responders, and sports-industry career pathways. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $150,000, with a median of $125,000; that year, most funding went to Illinois and Oklahoma, with some to Colorado. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

West Harlem Development Corporation

New York, NY

WHDC funds project-specific nonprofit work in areas such as youth services, arts, education, health, housing, and human services, primarily benefiting Manhattan Community District 9 in West Harlem. Its Community Benefits Grants are typically $5,000–$30,000 (2024 median grant: $20,000); it invites applications through this program, though the 2026 application period is closed.

USA Hockey Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

The USA Hockey Foundation funds programs that grow and support amateur hockey, including youth development, disabled and inclusive hockey, and player-safety research, primarily through USA Hockey, its affiliates, and hockey-promoting charities. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $17,103, though amounts varied widely; its programs serve organizations across the United States, with 97% of 2025 grant dollars going to Colorado recipients. It accepts grant applications, due March 1; late submissions are not accepted.

Prescott Fund for Children & Youth Inc

New York, NY

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA

New York, NY

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA funds nonprofits using sport or physical activity to improve young people’s health, education, employability, inclusion, and community wellbeing. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $24,000, and its work is nationwide, including Sport for Good Cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. Its current grant opportunities are invite-only; organizations can register interest for future opportunities.

The Spofford Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Spofford Foundation funds charitable work including community activities, health care, research, arts, education, and conservation, with recent grants mainly in New York and North Carolina and others across several states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Devils Care Foundation Inc

Newark, NJ

The foundation supports charitable organizations serving youth and communities, with grants connected to sports and entertainment as well as education, health, and other missions. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,007 to $169,212, with a median of $7,452; most funding went to New Jersey recipients. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.