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Acrocorinth Inc

New York, NY

ACROCORINTH INC funds preselected charitable organizations, including think tanks, colleges, museums, and other nonprofits, with most grant dollars going to New York, followed by California and Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $259 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

The Seidenberg Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation supports medical research and healthcare, education, religious organizations, and community services, with most 2024 funding going to New York recipients and smaller amounts to Pennsylvania and Florida. Its 31 grants ranged from $100 to $701,500, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The San Simeon Fund Inc

San Francisco, CA

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation supports cultural organizations, youth development, health, education, and civic initiatives, with most 2024 grant dollars going to organizations in New York and smaller shares to Florida and California. It made 93 grants totaling about $1.72 million, with a median grant of $10,000 and awards ranging from $2,500 to $375,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.

Carson Family Charitable Trust

New York, NY

The trust supports a range of charitable organizations, including research, education, arts, libraries, and community organizations, with most of its giving in New York. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $6.22 million, with a median of $200,750. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Barker Welfare Foundation

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Barker Welfare Foundation supports qualified charities working in health, welfare, education, arts and culture, and civic affairs, especially initiatives that strengthen youth and families. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000, and its priorities include New York City’s five boroughs and Michigan City, Indiana; Chicago requests are by invitation only. It accepts funding inquiries year-round, but organizations must first submit an inquiry and are invited to apply if it is considered suitable.

The Gingrich Foundation Inc

Arlington, VA

American Museum of Natural History

New York, NY

The American Museum of Natural History funds scientific research, education, exhibitions, and related programs, as well as small research awards for eligible students and early-career researchers. Its 2025 grants had a median of $73,000, while individual research awards are generally much smaller; supported work includes ornithology worldwide, North American wildlife research, and study of Museum collections. The information provided does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Debs Foundation

Fort Lee, NJ

The Debs Foundation funds historical, educational, cultural, humanitarian, and social-service organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $135,000, with a median of $5,000, and most funding went to organizations listed in New York and Rhode Island. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, VA

United Way Worldwide supports community-focused work in health, youth opportunity, financial security, resilience, disaster recovery, education, and human services, including local United Way organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675, and went to recipients across multiple U.S. states; it describes its broader reach as global. No application process for unsolicited grant requests is specified.