Arts & Culture: Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants

The Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants support local nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, focusing on arts, culture, and education. Grants prioritize projects that enhance accessibility for young people and seniors. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and serve county residents. The foundation promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in community life. Applications are encouraged for projects that align with these values, while grants are not awarded for individual support or fundraising events.

The Foundations provide superior donor services, awards grants and scholarships, ensures sustainability of philanthropic resources and serves as a leader, catalyst, and resource to positively impact our community. The Foundation practices and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as fundamental values of community life.
A percentage of the Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund’s value will be awarded in the fall as grants to local nonprofit organizations. Applicants are encouraged to review the grant criteria and may contact the Foundation if they have questions.
Funding Focus
Funding priority will be given to organizations involved in arts, culture and education with special consideration being given to grants that would make facilities and events more available to young people and senior citizens.

Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply for grants:Tax exempt organizations located in Dutchess County, New YorkTax exempt organizations providing services to residents of Dutchess County, New York (the organization must be able to clearly document the number of residents in Dutchess County being served)

Ineligibility

Please note that grants are not given to support:IndividualsDebt reduction Underwriting of special events (fundraising events)Equipment, unless expressly tied to program supportFundraising campaigns, such as endowment, capital or annual campaigns Projects related to partisan politics or electionsSchools – However, grants may be made to support student/teacher community service programs targeted to assist community needs or for professional development opportunities at schools targeting disadvantaged populationsReligious organizations. However grants may be made to support non-religious programs provided through these institutionsExpenses that have occurred prior to the expected announcement dates of the grant awards.