Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Grant

The Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Grant supports innovative organizations focused on civic engagement and arts education. With over 40 years of commitment, the foundation provides flexible funding to empower marginalized communities. Their trust-based grantmaking emphasizes simplicity in application processes, allowing nonprofits to concentrate on their missions. The foundation actively seeks to foster collaboration through high-impact partnerships, aiming for transformational change in creating a more equitable society.

Note: We accept grant applications on a rolling basis and our board meets three times a year to consider proposals.Who We Are
For more than 40 years the Kornfeld Foundation has supported organizations dedicated to innovation, imagination, and engagement.
We are dedicated to achieving a more engaged, just, and equitable society, through nimble, catalytic funding.
We are committed to working flexibly with grantees and philanthropic partners, using creative and trust-based approaches to achieve the most impact with our resources.
Transformational Funding: We aim to be catalytic in our impact, funding organizations that support vulnerable and marginalized communities as they work creatively and collaboratively towards transformational change. Trust-based Grantmaking: Beyond providing funding, we also care about creating processes that work. Our application and reporting requirements are simple and transparent, so that organizations can focus on their missions. Joint projects with other funders and grantees mean we can do even more to advance our vision of a more engaged, just, and equitable society.

Eligibility

We provide funding for programs, projects, and general operating support.Your proposal must focus on civic engagement or arts education and include all the items listed in our submission guidelines.