PARK FOUNDATION INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

ITHACA, NYEIN 166071043 Website

Annual Giving

$30.4M-5% YoY

Grants

457

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

375

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Park Foundation funds a variety of non-profit partners, from local Tompkins County grassroots programs to initiatives with national impact, supporting policy development, advocacy, organizing, and corporate responsibility in energy, clean drinking water, environment, voter rights and election integrity, promoting education and year-round engagement.

Focus Areas

investigative journalismpublic mediamedia accountabilitycivic participation and voter engagementdemocracy and government oversightenvironmental protection and climate changeclean water and drinking water programsplastic pollution solutions

Grant Types

general operating supportproject supportscholarshipsfellowshipsmembership dues

Funded Initiatives

Local Pilot Fund for Building Decarbonization; PRI helps local land trust preserve thousands of feet of pristine shoreline; over $1,000,000 annually in unrestricted grants to NYC organizations.

How to Apply

Letters of Inquiry accepted at any time. Do not submit full proposal unless contacted. Proposals reviewed quarterly. Electronic portal preferred, but email and mail accepted. Contact Foundation before applying to determine fit.

Does Not Fund

Does not fund individuals, for-profit entities, endowments, debt reduction, disease-specific programs, capital requests (highly selective), academic research, tech development, book projects, individual fellowships, programs outside Tompkins County NY (generally), projects outside United States.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-5%

$30.4M

Grants

457

Median

$50K

States

2023+2%

$32.0M

Grants

483

Median

$50K

States

2022

$31.5M

Grants

456

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$50

Smallest

$25K

25th Pctile

$100K

75th Pctile

$670K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $100K.

Largest Recent Grants

$670K

2024

CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$600K

2024

WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

MA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$500K

2024

TIDES FOUNDATION

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$420K

2024

PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

DC · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$350K

2024

FREE PRESS

MA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$10.0M199 grants

$6.8M84 grants

$3.8M45 grants

$2.2M21 grants

$880K14 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$406.0M

$30.4M(7.5%)

2023

$383.7M

$32.0M(8.3%)

2022

$374.2M

$31.3M(8.4%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.