How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact person
- On file
- Phone
- On file
- On file
- Mailing address
- On file
- Form and materials
- On file
- Deadlines
- No deadlines. Applications accepted year-round.
- Restrictions
- Does not fund scholarships or make grants to individuals or religious organizations.
Contact person, phone, email, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$2,097,600
- Grants listed
- 104
- Assets, end of year
- $41,654,074
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Tax year 2024
$1,321,500
- Grants listed
- 99
- Assets, end of year
- $40,201,936
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Tax year 2023
$970,200
- Grants listed
- 80
- Assets, end of year
- $19,335,180
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Tax year 2022
$934,250
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $17,957,764
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Tax year 2021
$1,001,567
- Grants listed
- 91
- Assets, end of year
- $21,997,471
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Food Bank for New York CityBronx, NY
To provide meals and groceries to new yorkers in need.
$250,000 -
World Central KitchenWashington, DC
To support provision of hot meals to los angeles fire victims.
$80,000 -
American Farmland TrustWashington, DC
To support americas farms and ranches by protecting agricultural land, promoting sound farming practices, and helping farm families stay on the land.
$50,000 -
Campaign Against HungerBrooklyn, NY
To support hunger reduction in new york by providing free meals to those in need.
$50,000 -
City HarvestBrooklyn, NY
To provide meals and groceries to new yorkers in need.
$50,000 -
Grow NYCNew York, NY
To support farmstand, greenmarket, food access, agriculture, and environmental education programs in NYC.
$50,000 -
Holy Apostles Soup KitchenNew York, NY
To support soup kitchen to feed new yorkers in need.
$50,000 -
New England Wildlife CentersWeymouth, MA
To support science and nature education and rehabilitation of new england wildlife.
$50,000 -
Reclaimed Hope InitiativeCharlottesvle, VA
To support programs and assistance that strengthen and empower foster, adoptive, and special needs families.
$50,000 -
Wild Earth AlliesChevy Chase, MD
To support wildlife conservation programs in cambodia.
$50,000 -
BargemusicBrooklyn, NY
To support chamber music performance program.
$30,000 -
Community Access to the ArtsGT Barrington, MA
To support visual and dramatic arts workshops and performances for people with disabilities.
$30,000 -
Feedmore Wny FoundationBuffalo, NY
To support food bank distribution center in western NY state.
$30,000 -
Henry Street SettlementNew York, NY
To support lower east side community center providing les residents with social service, arts, and health care programs.
$30,000 -
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and FestivalBlue Mill, ME
To support building renovation project for chamber music school.
$30,000 -
Read 718Brooklyn, NY
To support literacy improvement and mentorship for low-income children in brooklyn.
$30,000 -
Governors Island FoundationNew York, NY
To support creation of ecologically rich meadow supporting biodiversity and habitat for native fauna and flora of governors island.
$25,000 -
Joyrx Children's Cancer AssociationPortland, OR
To support entertainment and enrichment programs to improve to the mental and emotional wellness of young cancer patients.
$25,000 -
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA
To support program providing equipment and funds that help the lafd protect lives, property, and the environment.
$25,000 -
Polar Bears InternationalBozeman, MT
To support scientific reseach and conservation programs for polar bears and their arctic habitat.
$25,000 -
Bat Conservation InternationalAustin, TX
To support study and conservation the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet.
$20,000 -
Big ReuseBrooklyn, NY
To support tree-planting initiative for community-based environmental and zero waste organization in new york city.
$20,000 -
Central Sierra Environmental Resource CenterTwain Harte, CA
To support efforts to protect water and wildlife resources in the central sierra mountains.
$20,000 -
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NY
To support meals, crisis services and housing programs for new york's homeless population.
$20,000 -
Community Food AdvocatesNew York, NY
To support hunger reduction in new york by providing free meals to those in need.
$20,000 -
Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative FarmHalifax, VA
To support equine therapy and training in regenerative farming for SW virginia residents with and without disabilities.
$20,000 -
Greenwich HouseNew York, NY
To support community health, human services, education, and arts programs in new york city.
$20,000 -
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA
To support construction of specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
$20,000 -
Hudson GuildNew York, NY
To support summer camp scholarships for chelsea and hell's kitchen public housing children in need.
$20,000 -
Marine Mammal Care Center Los AngelesSan Pedro, CA
To support southern califoria ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, education, and research.
$20,000 -
National Military Family AssociationAlexandria, VA
To support programs that strengthen and protect uniformed services families and reflect the nation's respect for their service.
$20,000 -
Neighborhood CatsNew York, NY
To support use and teaching of humane trap-neuter-return (TNR) sterilization of feral and stray cat populations in new york city.
$20,000 -
Neighborhood Coalition for ShelterNew York, NY
To support providing of meals, safe housing, critical services to the houseless population of new york city.
$20,000 -
Neighbors TogetherBrooklyn, NY
To provide meals and groceries to new yorkers in need.
$20,000 -
NY Common PantryNew York, NY
To support hunger reduction in new york by providing free meals to those in need.
$20,000 -
Open PlansNew York, NY
To support innovative people-centered design and use of streets and public spaces in NYC.
$20,000 -
Operation SplashFreeport, NY
To support marine debris clean-ups, advocacy efforts, and stem-based education programs on long island's south shore.
$20,000 -
Ridge and Valley ConservancyNewton, NJ
To support the preservation and protection of new jersey's natural lands.
$20,000 -
Riverkeeper IncOssining, NY
To support the protection, improvement and preservation of the hudson river.
$20,000 -
Sarah Lawrence College Center for Urban River at BeczakYonkers, NY
To support hudson river environmental research and education programs for underserved resident of yonkers, NY.
$20,000 -
Search and CareNew York, NY
To support programs helping homebound older adults to navigate daily life and access essential services and to provide care and companionship.
$20,000 -
Taproot Farm & Education CenterLancaster, NH
To support community agriculture program educating, inspiring, and connecting communities to the land and food production.
$20,000 -
The Bowery MissionNew York, NY
To support center providing meals, shelter, clothing, medical care to houseless new yorkers in need.
$20,000 -
The City ReportNew York, NY
To support the city, a nonpartisan, non-proifit digital news platform dedicated to local reporting.
$20,000 -
West Side Campaign Against HungerNew York, NY
To provide meals and groceries to new yorkers in need.
$20,000 -
Wild Bird FundNew York, NY
To support center providing emergency care for wild birds and animals in new york city.
$20,000 -
WnetthirteenNew York, NY
To support NYC metro area public television station.
$20,000 -
WnycNew York, NY
To support new york area public radio station.
$20,000 -
Working Dogs for VetsLawrenceburg, TN
To support provide service dogs and training to disabled veterans in need as they return to civilian life, and reducing overcrowding in animal shelters.
$18,000 -
Animal Care Centers of NYCNew York, NY
To support care for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs and rabbits including placement with through public adoption programs.
$15,000 -
Beaver InstituteSouthampton, MA
To support scholarships for under-resourced attendees to annual convention of beaver scientists and conservationists.
$15,000 -
Evloves NYCNew York, NY
To support cooking and distribution of hot meals to food insecure individuals and families in new york city.
$15,000 -
Loggerhead Marinelife CenterJuno Beach, FL
To support research, preservation, rescue, rehabilitation and public education programs on loggerhead sea turtles.
$15,000 -
Shoes That FitClaremont, CA
To support program providing children in need shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive.
$15,000 -
Street LabBrooklyn, NY
To support community programming and infrastructure building in new york city's public spaces.
$15,000 -
Women in NeedNew York, NY
To support program providing meals, safe housing, critical services to new york city homeless women and their children.
$15,000 -
Wildlife Rescue LeagueFalls Church, VA
To support wildlife rescue and rehabitation program in northern viginia.
$10,100 -
Animal HavenNew York, NY
To support humane animal adoption in new york.
$10,000 -
Bronx Bethany Community CorporationBronx, NY
To suppot north bronx community foodbank and programs that provide counsel and give access to resources, information and support.
$10,000 -
BronxworksBronx, NY
To support iulnerable bronx residents to improve their economic and social well-being through food, shelter, teaching, and general support programs.
$10,000 -
Cascade Forest ConservancyVancouver, WA
To support protection of forests, streams, wildlife, and communities in SW washington through conservation, education, and advocacy.
$10,000 -
Cats in Need of Human CareRiverside, CA
To support southern california animal rescue center.
$10,000 -
Catskill Center for Conservation and DevelopmentArkville, NY
To support protection of catskill mountains region through advocacy, visitor education, land protection and community engagement.
$10,000 -
Charles N Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterEarlville, NY
To support rescue, veterinary and rehabilitation services for wildlife in central new york state.
$10,000 -
Chop Out HungerTowanda, PA
To support increased food access to food insecure school children in pennsylvania.
$10,000 -
Crossroads Community ServicesNew York, NY
To support soup kitchen program for new yorkers in need.
$10,000 -
Essex Food HubWestport, NY
To support bridging of transportation and affordability gaps to serve rural grocers, institutions, and individuals earning less than a living wage.
$10,000 -
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC
To support association providing support services to small foundations.
$10,000 -
Fareground Community KitchenBeacon, NY
To support free community fridges, tiny food pantries and other programs to distribute food to beacon, NY residents in need.
$10,000 -
Fiver Children's FoundationNew York, NY
To support youth development, education programs, health and wellness, and career building skills for new york kids and families in need.
$10,000 -
Friends of Bellport BayBellport, NY
To support efforts to improve water quality and mollusk population in new york's bellport bay.
$10,000 -
Historic Districts CouncilNew York, NY
To support advocacy for designated historic districts, landmarks and neighborhoods meriting preservation in NYC.
$10,000 -
Hudson River Park FriendsNew York, NY
To support maintenance of riverfront park on the westside of new york city.
$10,000 -
Joyce Theater FoundationNew York, NY
To support and promote dance performance program in new york.
$10,000 -
Kingsbridge Heights Community CenterBronx, NY
To support garden, nutrition and food access program.
$10,000 -
Los Padres Forest WatchSanta Barbara, CA
To support protection of and access to wildlife, wilderness, water of los padres national forest and the carrizo plain national monument.
$10,000 -
Marine Mammal Stranding CenterBrigantine, NJ
To support ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, education, and research in coastal new jersey.
$10,000 -
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY
To support cancer treatment and research.
$10,000 -
New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY
To support community gardening and urban farming program in the bronx, NY.
$10,000 -
New York Landmarks ConservancyNew York, NY
To support preservation and restoration of nerw york city's historic architecture.
$10,000 -
Ocean AllianceGloucester, MA
To support protection of whales and their ocean environment through research, scientific collaboration, public education, and the arts.
$10,000 -
Placer Nature CenterAuburn, CA
To support community-based environmental education programs in the sierra mountain foothills.
$10,000 -
Primarily PrimatesSan Antonio, TX
To support housing, protection, and rehabilitation of primates rescused from absuse in the entertainment industry, pet trade and biomedical research.
$10,000 -
St Joseph's Soup KitchenNew York, NY
To support soup kitchen program for new yorkers in need.
$10,000 -
The Red Door Place Food PantryNew York, NY
To support food pantry program for new yorkers in need.
$10,000 -
Tuscon Wildlife CenterTucson, AZ
To support rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife while promoting naturatal habitat protection.
$10,000 -
Village PreservationNew York, NY
To support the preservation of the architectural heritage and cultural history of new york's greenwich village.
$10,000 -
Xavier MisssionNew York, NY
To provide meals and groceries to new yorkers in need.
$10,000 -
Feeding WestchesterElmsford, NY
To provide meals and groceries to westchester county residents in need.
$7,500 -
Vital Ground FoundationMissoula, MT
To support protection and restoration of north america's grizzly bear populations.
$7,500 -
Working Dogs for ConservationBozeman, MT
To support training programs for dogs in invasive species detection, anti-poaching and endangered species tracking.
$7,500 -
808 CleanupsHonolulu, HI
To support sustainable environmental and species protection in hi through volunteer cleanups, education, and community outreach.
$5,000 -
Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterGirdwood, AK
To support sanctuary dedicated to preserving alaska's wildlife through conservation, research, education, and quality animal care.
$5,000 -
American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch)Chicago, IL
To support nonprofit charity research, watchdog and rating organization.
$5,000 -
Beavers NorthwestShoreline, WA
To support programs to increase acceptance and understanding of beavers and to support safe, healthier and more resilient ecosytems.
$5,000 -
Fast Feet NYCBrooklyn, NY
To support sports programs for children affected by developmental differences, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and partial paralysis.
$5,000 -
Flatbush CatsBrooklyn, NY
To support systemic solutions to reduce the cat overpopulation crisis in brooklyn and beyond
$5,000 -
Gotham Food PantryNew York, NY
To support food rescue operations in areas of high food insecurity, with a focus on public housing complexes throughout NYC.
$5,000 -
Harvest Home Farmers MarketNew York, NY
To support low-income communities with access to farm fresh local produce and education programs to achieve healthier lifestyles.
$5,000 -
Irish Repertory TheatreNew York, NY
To support theatre, music and dance program in NYC.
$5,000 -
Save the BayProvidence, RI
To support the protection of ri's naragansett bay and its watershed.
$5,000 -
St Peter's Episcopal Church Food PantryNew York, NY
To support food pantry program for new yorkers in need.
$5,000 -
Washington Square Park ConservancyNew York, NY
To support NYC park through engaging volunteers and professional horticulturaists help keep the park clean, safe and beautiful.
$5,000 -
Council on FoundationsWashington, DC
To support cof's greater good circle providing resources and assistance for foundations.
$2,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Community development2 grants $265,00018% of the total
- Human services12 grants $255,00017% of the total
- Environment14 grants $210,00014% of the total
- Animals13 grants $165,10011% of the total
- Food and agriculture8 grants $160,00011% of the total
- International aid1 grant $80,0005% of the total
- 11 other causes20 grants $370,00025% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- New York63 grants $1,307,500
- District of Columbia3 grants $140,000
- Massachusetts5 grants $125,000
- California7 grants $110,000
- Virginia4 grants $100,100
- Maryland1 grant $50,000
- Montana3 grants $40,000
- Maine1 grant $30,000
- New Jersey2 grants $30,000
- Texas2 grants $30,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Sarah Anderson PopePRES,TREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
- Porter W Anderson JrVP, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 1Pay $0
- Juliette PopeSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Andrew PopeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $120,000
The return
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