Vera House Foundation Inc

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc

Utica, NY

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties supports nonprofits and community initiatives, with focus areas including neighborhood revitalization, community vibrancy, healthcare, and workforce development. Its 2024 itemized grants ranged from $2,157 to $605,499, with a median of $17,172, primarily benefiting organizations in Herkimer and Oneida counties. It accepts submissions to its Mohawk Valley Giving Guide for eligible project or program requests of $2,500 or less; the profile also invites funding inquiries.

The Horowitch Family Foundation

Syracuse, NY

The Horowitch Family Foundation supports a range of organizations, including colleges, health and community groups, and Jewish organizations, primarily in New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The MSJ Foundation

Fayetteville, NY

The MSJ Foundation supports education, medicine, social welfare, arts, historic preservation, religion, and environmental causes, with recent grants also benefiting hunger relief, homelessness services, healthcare, veterans, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in New York, with additional support in several other states. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Broadview Cares Foundation Inc

Albany, NY

The Broadview Cares Foundation supports local nonprofits serving people with physical, emotional, or financial needs, including children’s facility renovations and holiday assistance for families. In 2024, its 12 grants ranged from $1,084 to $49,296, with a median of $6,425; funding focused on New York’s Capital Region. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

Rochester Area Community Foundation supports nonprofits and public-sector entities working on upward mobility, arts and culture, and environmental justice and sustainability across an eight-county Greater Rochester region. Competitive grants typically range from $500 to $50,000, depending on the opportunity. It accepts applications through its online grant portal for listed opportunities.

The Rosamond Gifford Charitable

Syracuse, NY

The Rosamond Gifford Charitable supports community quality of life through neighborhood projects, sponsorships, and capacity-building for local organizations, with a focus on Syracuse and Central New York. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $3,000 (ranging from $400 to $213,500); the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Hyde Family Foundation

Lakewood, WA

The Hyde Family Foundation funds organizations working in health, animal welfare, environmental protection, human services, hunger relief, arts, and education, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Washington organizations, followed by Oregon. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

JM McDonald Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The JM McDonald Foundation supports organizations working in areas such as community, arts and culture, the environment, health, education, preservation, and recreation, primarily in upstate New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications and considers grants beyond preselected organizations.

United Way of Central New York Inc

Syracuse, NY

United Way of Central New York funds community programs addressing healthy communities, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency, including essential services and efforts to reduce systemic barriers. Its 2026–2027 Community Program Fund offered $15,000–$100,000 annually for services in Onondaga County; the available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Joan Rothenberg Family Foundation Inc

Rochester, NY

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Green Family Foundation Inc

Bradenton, FL

The foundation funds capital or start-up projects in education, culture, arts, health and wellness, social services, and youth and family programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000, and mainly went to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with some in Massachusetts and Florida. It accepts applications that fit its funding categories; the filing does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.