Central New York Library Resources Council

Grant Makers Database

Welcome to CLRC's Grant Makers Database! This database is intended to be a means for libraries to locate grants that could be used to help fund new programs and initiatives in Central New York.

Supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Adam Shikiar Foundation
Independent foundation, Jewish agencies & temples; Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially send a letter. , (Year ended 12/31/04): $8,991 for grants.... More

Alexis Gregory Foundation
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for education purposes. Interests include AIDS; AIDS research; Arts; France; Health organizations; Human services; Italy; Jewish agencies & temples;... More

American Association of Law Libraries
Public charity, AALL promotes the value of law libraries to the legal and public communities, to foster the profession of law librarianship, and to provide leadership in the field of legal information.... More

American Express Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation's philanthropic activities focus on three strategic themes: community service, economic independence, and cultural heritage., An application form is not... More

American Library Association
Public charity, ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship. Specific programs include: 1) Several... More

Andrew Family Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Hospitals (specialty); Human... More

Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Environment; Libraries (public); Museums; Museums (art); Performing arts, ballet. , Applicant should initially send a letter. ,... More

Arch W. Shaw Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Business school/education; Education; Health care; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Libraries/library science; Medical research; Museums;... More

Aresty Foundation
Independent foundation, Giving for education and religion, with an emphasis on Jewish organizations. Fields of interest: Arts; Education; Higher education; Jewish agencies & temples; Libraries... More

Arnold Bernhard Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for education, with emphasis on private colleges and universities. Areas of interest include: Higher education; Hospitals (general); Libraries (public)., Applicant... More

Baskes Family Foundation
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for the arts, particularly the performing arts, as well as for higher education and libraries including the Library of Congress; funding also to Jewish... More

Baskin-Robbins Incorporated Corporate Giving Program
Corporate giving program, Baskin-Robbins makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with cancer, housing, children, homeless people, and to libraries., An application form is not... More

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Independent foundation, The foundation is building upon the unprecedented opportunities of the 21st century to improve equity in global health and learning. The foundation clusters its giving around four... More

Blossom Fund
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Central America; Education; International economic development; Libraries (special); Libraries/library science; Mexico; Women; Women,... More

Blue Hill Road Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Higher education, university; Hospitals (general); Libraries (public)., Applicant should initially send a letter. Applicants should submit a detailed... More

Brinckerhoff Family Foundation
Independent foundation, Support for churches and community development. Areas of interest include: Christian agencies & churches; Libraries/library science; Scholarships/financial aid., Applicant should... More

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc.
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, medical research, community development, civic affairs, minorities, and women and awards grants to... More

Brooke Jackman Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving to organizations that have educational literacy programs for under privileged children. Areas of interest include: Children; Education; Libraries (school)., Applicant should... More

Bunge Corporation Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, and youth development., Applicant should initially send a proposal along with a copy of its... More

Burrows Little Falls Foundation
Operating foundation, Giving to education, community services, health and hospitals, and youth services. Areas of interest include: Education; Government/public administration; Health organizations;... More

Cablevision Systems Corporation Contributions Program
Corporate giving program, Cablevision makes charitable contributions of internet access technology to K-12 schools and school libraries. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations. Areas of... More

Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Maintains publishing and research activities in connection with the Carl H. Pforzheimer Library collection at the New York Public Library in the general field of American and... More

Carl Jacobs Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Animals/wildlife; Arts; Health care; Higher education; Human services; International affairs; Libraries (public); Museums (art); Performing arts;... More

Cayuga Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Cancer research; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Elementary school/education; Federated giving programs; Hospitals (general); Human services;... More

Central New York Community Foundation, Inc.
Community foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Child development, education; Child development, services; Community development; Disasters, Hurricane Katrina; Education; Environment; Health care;... More

Chilton Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Historic preservation/historical societies; Human services; Museums (art)., Applicants should begin by sending an e-mail message... More

Citigroup Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, employment, housing, disaster relief, human services, community development, youth,... More

Clement C. Moore II and Elizabeth W. Y. Moore Charitable Trust
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Botanical/horticulture/landscape services; Education; Human services; Libraries (public); Reproductive health, family planning; Veterinary... More

Cogar Foundation, Inc
Independent foundation, Scholarships for high school students, community college graduates or organizations conducting workshop studies., Application form required, (Year ended 12/31/04): $37,400... More

Columbian Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Federated giving programs; Health care; Health organizations; Higher education; Libraries/library science; Medical research; Museums; Performing arts,... More

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc.
Community foundation., The foundation provides support for programs and projects that: offer the greatest opportunity for positive and significant change in the community; identify and enhance local... More

Constans Culver Foundation
Independent foundation, Emphasis on civic and cultural organizations, including libraries, museums, and music organizations; higher and insurance education; the disadvantaged; military personnel; and... More

Cowles Charitable Trust
Independent foundation, Grants largely for arts and culture, including museums and the performing arts, education, including early childhood, higher, and secondary, hospitals and AIDS programs, social... More

Cranston Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, Grants largely for higher education, including a scholarship program for children of Cranston Print Works Co. employees. Support also for community funds, hospitals, cultural... More

Crosswicks Foundation, Ltd.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Libraries (public); Religion., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially... More

Cygnus Management Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving for health care, children and youth services, and education., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially send a proposal. Applicants should submit a... More

David M. Martin Trust Fund
Independent foundation, Loans only to Jewish students living in the central New York area., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 09/30/04): $14,542... More

David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for secondary, elementary, and early childhood education, social services, health services, and libraries. Support for building funds for education and hospitals.... More

Dollar General Corporation Contributions Program
Corporate giving program, Dollar General makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with youth literacy and education and to K-12 school libraries. Support is given on a national... More

Dr. Edith F. Bondi Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Higher education; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs; Libraries/library science; Museums (art); Performing arts, music.,... More

Drue Heinz Trust
Independent foundation, Emphasis on higher education, medical research, conservation, recreation, fine arts, and prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Areas of interest include: Arts;... More

Eagles Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Public charity, Grants to organizations are made through the Golden Eagle Fund, which supports the aged, nutrition, public libraries, and Eagle Village, Inc. The foundation supports scientific research to... More

Edmund & Marianne Bergler Psychiatric Foundation
Operating foundation, Areas of interest include: Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 05/31/04): $0... More

Eggleston Foundation
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for community development, art and culture, education, and human services., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 12/31/04): $177,125 for 42... More

Elizabeth and John Angelbeck Foundation for the Arts
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Libraries (public)., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 12/31/04): $850 for grants.... More

Ethel & Joseph Danzansky Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for libraries; some giving also for human services with emphasis on a food bank. Fields of interest: Education; End of life care; Federated giving programs; Human... More

Eugene E. and Jane B. White Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Higher education; Higher education, university; Historic preservation/historical societies; Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially... More

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving for arts and culture, libraries and reading. Areas of interest include: Arts; Education, reading; Libraries/library science., Application form required., (Year ended... More

Figure Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Education; Environment; Libraries/library science., Application form not required., (Year ended 12/31/04): $116,000 for 16 grants (high: $33,000; low:... More

Ford Foundation
Independent foundation, The Ford Foundation's goals are to: strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Grants are made... More

Fred L. Emerson Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving to private colleges and universities, community funds, and a library; grants also for youth and social service agencies and cultural programs. Areas of interest include: ... More

George J. King Foundation for Needy Children, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Children, services; Human services; Libraries (public)., Applicant should initially send a letter. Applicants should submit 1) statement of... More

Gondelman Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Hospitals (general); Libraries/library science; Museums; Roman Catholic agencies & churches., Applicant... More

Grove W. & Agnes M. Hinman Charitable Foundation
Independent foundation, Scholarships to three local high school graduates, and minor grants to southern Madison County community organizations. Fields of interest: Community development; Higher... More

H. W. Wilson Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Grants largely to accredited library schools for scholarships; support also for cultural programs, including historical societies, and library associations. Fields of interest:... More

Harold and Isabel Feld Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs; Libraries (special)., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially send... More

Harry Doehla Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Libraries/library science., An application form... More

Hazen B. Hinman, Sr. Foundation, Inc.
Operating foundation, Areas of interest include: Christian agencies & churches; Federated giving programs; General charitable giving; Girl scouts; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services;... More

Hebrew Technical Institute
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Education; Higher education; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Libraries (public); Neighborhood centers., An application form is not required.,... More

Heineman Foundation for Research, Educational, Charitable and Scientific Purposes, Inc.
Independent foundation, Primary areas of interest include the medical sciences and physics. Support for research programs in mathematical sciences and medicine; grants for higher education, specialized... More

Herbert J. Seligmann Charitable Trust
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Higher education, university; Libraries/library science; Media, radio., Applicant should initially send a proposal., (Year ended 12/31/04): $163,000 for... More

Hess & Helyn Kline Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Hospitals (general); Libraries (public); Museums (art)., An application form is not required., (Year ended 12/31/04): $79,000 for grants.... More

Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corporation
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for education and for human services including Children/youth, services; Education; Human services; Libraries/library science; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs., An application... More

Howard R. & Grayce B. Bendixen Memorial Trust
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Christian agencies & churches; Education., Application form not required, (Year ended 06/30/05): $27,000... More

Hudson River Bancorp, Inc. Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and community development. Areas of interest include: Arts;... More

Institute for Continuing Education in Law and Librarianship
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Law school/education; Law/international law; Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 01/31/05): total giving,... More

Irving A. Hansen Memorial Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: American Red Cross; Cancer research; Children/youth, services; Higher education, university; Libraries/library science., Recipients chosen at the... More

Jockey Hollow Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for the arts, education, and health, and to community programs. Libraries/library science is listed among its fields of interest., An application form is not... More

John Ben Snow Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, The mission of the foundation is to make grants within specific focus areas to enhance the quality of life in central and northern NY state. Areas of interest include: Arts and... More

John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Independent foundation, Support primarily for higher education, scholarship funds, the humanities and cultural institutions, especially libraries, the performing arts, theater, and historical... More

John L. McHugh Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Cancer; Cancer research; Education; Health care; Human services; Libraries (public); Medical research., , (Year ended 09/30/05): $60,850 for... More

Johnson Controls Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation focuses its giving on health and social service, education, culture and the arts, and civic activities. Libraries (public) is listed amongs its fields of... More

JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, employment, housing, parks, children, financial literacy, community development, public... More

Kenwood Benevolent Society
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Health care; Libraries/library science; Salvation Army., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended... More

Kids Fund
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Child development, education; Children/youth, services; Civil rights; Education; Federated giving programs; Libraries/library science;... More

Knapp Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Higher education; Libraries/library science., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially... More

Kurt Berliner Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Arts; Children, services; Education; Health care; Higher education, university; Libraries/library science; Science., Applicant should initially send a proposal.that includes a... More

Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries
Public charity, The purpose of the foundation is to enhance the book collections of school libraries across the country. Areas of interest include Education, reading; Libraries (school)., Not available,... More

Lebensfeld Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general);... More

Lehrman Institute
Operating foundation, Giving primarily for human services, education, and Roman Catholic organizations; a limited number of research fellowships are awarded each year to writers who will be completing... More

Lothar von Ziegesar Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Higher education, college; Hospitals (general); Libraries (public); Secondary school/education., Applicant should initially send a letter. Applicants... More

Lumpkin Family Foundation
Independent foundation, The foundation is dedicated to supporting education, preserving and protecting the environment, and fostering opportunities for leadership, with special consideration for its... More

MAH Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Environment, natural resources; Higher education, college; Libraries (public)., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year ended 12/31/02):... More

Mandeville Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving for education and youth services. Areas of interest include Children/youth, services; Education; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general);... More

Max Kagan Family Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Education; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs; Libraries/library... More

May Kay Houck Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Environment; Housing/shelter, development; Human services; Libraries (public); Performing arts, orchestra (symphony); Recreation; Women., An application... More

Mele Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, The Foundation awards scholarships to employees and their families., Not available, (Year ended 12/31/04): $260,078 for 66 grants (high: $100,000; low: $250).... More

MetLife Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, substance abuse, crime, employment, nutrition, housing, safety, youth development,... More

Mid-York Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Community development; Disasters, fire prevention/control; Libraries (public)., An application form is not required. Applicant should initially send a... More

Morris & Bertha Hyman Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Federated giving programs; Hospitals (general); Jewish agencies & temples; Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially send a letter., (Year... More

Morton & Dinah Danseyar Family Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Higher education; Housing/shelter; Libraries (public)., Not available, (Year ended 12/31/04): $55,000 for grants.... More

Nancy and Herbert Burns Foundation
Operating foundation, Areas of interest include: libraries, human services and children's services, particularly for food., Applicants should submit the following: 1) timetablefor implementation and... More

National Home Library Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: To assist in the distribution of books and other forms of reading materials to libraries and to community groups with limited resources or abilities to... More

Neel Foundation
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Libraries/library science., Applicant should initially send a letter. In addition, the applicant should submit a copy of IRS... More

New York Library Association
Public charity, NYLA gives: (1) NYLA Dewey Fellowship Award: The fellowship pays for up to $1,250 of the cost of attendance of the NYLA Annual Conference. Additionally, each Dewey Fellow will receive a... More

New York State Library
, State Education Department Grants are available to help New York's libraries improve access to information, , ... More

Oneida Nation Foundation
Public charity, The foundation's mission is to promote education, understanding and a higher quality of life for Oneida members, Native Americans and society at large, by supporting charitable and civic... More

Open Society Institute
Operating foundation, The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and... More

Park Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for scholarships in higher education, quality public affairs media that heightens public awareness of critical issues, and protection of the environment. In... More

Peter Musto Charitable Trust
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Elementary/secondary education; Libraries/library science; Performing arts, opera; Protestant agencies & churches., Applicant should initially send a... More

Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Higher education; Libraries/library science., Applicants should submit 1) copy of most recent annual report or audited financial statement; 2) copy of... More

Praxair Foundation, Inc.
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with higher education, the environment, community development, and public policy. Areas of interest include: Community... More

Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation
Independent foundation, The foundation focuses its grantmaking in three key areas: 1) Business Integrity and Leadership; 2) Literary and Education; and 3) Ethics and Personal Development. Areas of... More

Richard Mather Fund
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Museums; Performing arts; Performing arts, theater., Application form not required. Applicant should initially send a letter. Note that mass mail... More

Rockefeller Foundation
Independent foundation, The foundation provides grants to help eradicate poverty and hunger, minimize the burden of disease, improve employment opportunities, increase the availability and quality of... More

Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation
Independent foundation, Giving support for educational, scientific, social, and religious needs in Onondaga, Oswego, and Madison, counties, NY. Particular interest in issues around youth violence,... More

Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Work has included the establishment of Newhouse Communications Center at Syracuse University for education and research in mass communications; giving for community funds,... More

Shell Oil Company Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, children and youth, human services, community development, civic... More

Solectron Corporation Contributions Program
Corporate giving program, Solectron makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, animal welfare, health, substance abuse, justice... More

Special Libraries Association
Public charity, The association advances the leadership role of the special librarian/information professional by putting knowledge to work in society. Funded research must focus on one of the areas... More

Stevens Kingsley Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Giving primarily for community development, art and culture, and education. Areas of interest include: Arts; Community development; Education; Historic preservation/historical... More

Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: 1) The Environment, specifically transportation and energy, urban and suburban issues, and biological and cultural diversity; 2) Community... More

Tara Foundation, Inc.
Independent foundation, Areas of interest include: Arts; Education; Environment, natural resources; Government/public administration; Human services; Libraries/library science; Religion., , (Year ended... More

Teleflex Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, mental health, human services, community development, civic affairs, senior citizens,... More

Theodore Roosevelt Association
Public charity, Areas of interest include: Historic preservation/historical societies; Libraries/library science. , an application form is required., (Year ended 06/30/04): Revenue, $375,167; assets,... More

Timken Foundation of Canton
Independent foundation, To promote broad civic betterment by capital fund grants; support largely for colleges, schools, hospitals, cultural centers, social services and recreation, and other charitable... More

Union Pacific Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports libraries and organizations involved with arts and culture, the environment, health, at-risk youth, human services, and community development.,... More

United States Steel Foundation, Inc.
Company-sponsored foundation, Capital and operating grants primarily for higher education, including matching gifts and support of educational associations; health and human services, including the United... More

Utica National Group Foundation, Inc.
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, Christianity, and disabled people., An application form is not... More

Verizon Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, literacy, employment, domestic violence, and community development., Support is limited to 3 years in... More

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, human services, intergroup and race relations, and community... More

Wachovia Foundation, Inc.
Company-sponsored foundation, The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, substance abuse, employment, housing, youth citizenship, human... More

Walker Family Foundation
Independent foundation, Giving primarily to higher education, federated giving programs, and the performing arts. Areas of interest include: Children, services; Education; Family services; Health... More

William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Independent foundation, Assisting institutions to provide access and opportunity to underrepresented, low-income, and minority populations. The foundation's primary focus is on undergraduate education... More

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