Zephyr Institute Inc

Firefly Scientists Foundation

St. Louis, MO

The foundation funds novel, practical solutions that help people with chronic or permanent disabilities, illnesses, or injuries participate and connect in their communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $450,000, with a median of $50,000, and most funding went to Minnesota; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Persian Heritage Foundation

Fresno, CA

The Persian Heritage Foundation funds research and related academic and arts projects on the Persianate world, including publications, translation, conferences, and lecture series. Its typical grant is modest: the 2025 median was $6,500, with individual academic and publication grants capped at $10,000; its subject focus is broad, though all 2025 grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts applications through an online process, with review deadlines before April 1 and October 1.

Food Allergy Research & Education Inc

McLean, VA

FARE funds food-allergy research, education, and advocacy, with research focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life. Its 2025 grants had a median award of about $123,000 and went mainly to organizations in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret

New York, NY

In 2024, this funder supported environmental organizations, education, and human services, with grants going to recipients in New York, California, Virginia, Alabama, and Massachusetts. Its grants ranged from $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $90,000. The provided information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Frances and Jack Levy Foundation

Palm Beach, FL

The Frances and Jack Levy Foundation’s 2025 grants supported arts, higher education, Jewish organizations, and social services, with most funding going to organizations in New York and Florida. Grants ranged from $100 to $102,571, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Modestus Bauer Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Modestus Bauer Foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including health, food access, education, and arts groups, with most of its giving going to Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $101,600, with a median of $5,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Charles a Dana Foundation

New York, NY

The Charles A. Dana Foundation funds qualified organizations working at the intersection of neuroscience and societal challenges, including education, law, policy, and public engagement. Most grants are up to $150,000 for projects lasting 12–18 months, with funding awarded across multiple U.S. states. Applicants submit a letter describing their request; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Nicholson Foundation Inc

Nashville, TN

WR Timken Jr Foundation

Canton, OH

In 2025, the WR Timken Jr Foundation funded a varied mix of conservation, health, arts, cultural, and community organizations, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $59,032 and a median of $5,000. Its grants went mainly to organizations in California and Ohio, with others in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Arizona. It accepts submissions without a specific form or deadline; applicants must verify their 501(c)(3) status and contact Jonathan Crawford.

Favaro Family Foundation Inc

Bronxville, NY

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, refugee assistance, reproductive health, and youth programs, with 2024 grants to recipients in California, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Its 12 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Zhu Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Zhu Family Foundation supports higher education and education-related organizations, including computer science, graduate fellowships, scholarships, and international studies. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $173,750, with a median of $27,500, and primarily went to California recipients, followed by Massachusetts and Virginia. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Hillenbrand Family Foundation

Charleston, SC

The Hillenbrand Family Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including literary and cultural programming, education, youth programs, and historic preservation. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $4,250, and went to organizations in Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Kentucky. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.