THE PARK FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.6M+27% YoY
Grants
68
Median Grant
$45K
Organizations Funded
70
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Park Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in our local Ithaca community. They are principled, strategic and fearless in their grantmaking, collaborative with their partners, and nimble and innovative in their approach. The foundation is committed to challenging the powers that threaten an independent media, a robust democracy, and the future of our planet.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Recent grants include support for hurricane response efforts, mental health services, organizing initiatives, Local Pilot Fund for Building Decarbonization, grants to organizations working on science communications, environmental issues, and educational media.
How to Apply
Letters of Inquiry (LOI) accepted at any time as preliminary step. Once LOI submitted, do not submit full proposal unless contacted by staff. Proposals reviewed quarterly by staff and trustees. Electronic submission encouraged through portal, email (info@parkfoundation.org) or mail as last resort. Contact info@parkfoundation.org for new applicants.
Does Not Fund
Must be 501(c)3 or 509(a)2; private foundation may not grant more than two-thirds of organization's annual budget; severely restricts investment in fossil fuel companies; entities without nonprofit status need fiscal sponsor
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.6M
Grants
68
Median
$45K
States
9
$3.6M
Grants
70
Median
$25K
States
16
$4.1M
Grants
61
Median
$24K
States
11
Grant Size Distribution
$45K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$14K
25th Pctile
$91K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $14K and $91K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
KEEP MEMORY ALIVE - CLEVELAND CLINIC LOU RUVO CENTER
NV · CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$400K
2024
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
OH · CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$275K
2024
THE PARK ACADEMY
OR · CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$225K
2024
THE PARK ACADEMY
OR · CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$100K
2024
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
OH · CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.