William & Sheila Konar Foundation

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

W HENRIETTA, NYEIN 222434846 Website

Annual Giving

$5.9M-13% YoY

Grants

100

Median Grant

$25K

Organizations Funded

108

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Konar Foundation supports programs in Rochester, NY in areas including educational opportunities, health care access, cultural development and Jewish life.

Focus Areas

tolerance education & antisemitismjewish community servicesk-12 educationteacher preparationcollege access & scholarshipsarts and cultural institutions (museums, performing arts)youth development and out-of-school programssummer literacy and early learning programs

Grant Types

program supportgeneral operating supportscholarshipsendowmentcapital/capital campaignannual campaign/annual donationemergency/crisis reliefresearch grants

Funded Initiatives

Rochester Childfirst Network - S.T.E.A.M. education using HighScope approach; Jewish Family Service - Pencils & Paper Program for students in need; Metro Council for Teen Potential - Supports for Youth Success addressing health disparities; United Way of Greater Rochester - Universal Home Visitation Project reaching 3,500 families; Center for Youth Services - Crisis Nursery program

How to Apply

Organizations must first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as the starting point. The LOI provides preliminary information for staff and trustees to determine eligibility. Organizations are typically notified within two to six weeks. If approved, the Foundation will invite the organization to submit a comprehensive grant application through the online portal with a unique passcode.

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

Giving History

2024-13%

$5.9M

Grants

100

Median

$25K

States

2023+2%

$6.7M

Grants

101

Median

$25K

States

2022

$6.6M

Grants

Median

$25K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$25K

Typical Grant (Median)

$250

Smallest

$6K

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$1.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $6K and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.0M

2024

Alzheimer's Association

IL · Health Services Research Initiative

$500K

2024

Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester

NY · Support Program Services

$258K

2024

Jewish Family Services

NY · Services for Jewish families, pencils & paper program, mental wellness, future preparedness

$250K

2024

Greater Rochester Housing Project

NY · Regional Revitalization Partnership Award

$200K

2024

University of Rochester East EPO

NY · Annual Donation - Step to College

Geographic Focus

$4.2M84 grants

$1.0M1 grants

$325K4 grants

$155K2 grants

$125K4 grants

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

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$133.1M

$5.9M(4.4%)

2023

$129.9M

$6.7M(5.2%)

2022

$128.1M

$6.6M(5.2%)

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.