NATIONAL GRID FOUNDATION
https://HTTP://NATIONALGRIDFOUNDATION.COM
$38.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.8M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$11.4M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
269
Grants on File
$60K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EILEEN R COHEN CHAIR
Phone
5165456100
Deadlines
THROUGH OCTOBER 31 OF ANY GIVEN YEAR, HOWEVER, AT TIMES, THE DEADLINE IS EXTENDED
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM ENTITLED CYBERGRANTS.
Restrictions
THE NATIONAL GRID FOUNDATION GENERALLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENGAGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS EMERGENCY FUEL NEUTRAL HEATING FUNDS WITHIN ITS GRANT MAKING TERRITORY ACROSS THE NORTHEAST. ON OCCASION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CHOOSE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND EFFORTS THAT FALL OUTSIDE THESE PARAMETERS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $32.8M | $3.8M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $37.6M | $3.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $40.3M | $3.6M | N/A |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $32.9M | $2.1M | 86 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $38.7M | $-1.0M | 92 |
| 2024 | $5.4M | $38.0M | $2.1M | 91 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 269 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$20K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| EILEEN R COHEN | CHAIR | — |
| ROBERT SIMMONS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — |
| MARCY L REED | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL JAN. 2024 | — |
| STEPHEN J WOERNER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| STEPHEN ZELKOWITZ | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CAROLINE HON | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| AARON CHOO | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| LORRAINE LYNCH | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MELANIE LITTLEJOHN | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| HON LOUIS ELISA II | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CALVIN L CORRIDERS | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| EBONE M CARRINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DON LOWERY | TREASURER | — |
| CARMEN FIELDS | VICE-CHAIR | — |
| REV DR GARY V SIMPSON | VICE-CHAIR | — |
| EDWARD WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL JUNE 2023 | — |
| ANGEL TAVERAS | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL DEC 2022 | — |
| MARCY REED | DIRECTOR | — |
| DONALD LOWERY | TREASURER | — |
| LORRAINE M LYNCH | DIRECTOR | — |
| MELANIE W LITTLEJOHN | DIRECTOR | — |
| LOUIS A ELISA II | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL J TAUNTON | DIRECTOR | — |
| STEPHEN W MCCAFFREY | CHIEF COUNSEL | — |
| GEORGE MAYHEW | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALBERT C WILTSHIRE | CHAIRMAN | — |
Grants Awarded (269 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $1,000,000 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | DEER PARK, NY | $350,000 | 2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTH | 2023 |
| UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | DEER PARK, NY | $350,000 | 2024-2025 PROJECT WARMTH | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | DEER PARK, NY | $350,000 | 2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTH | 2022 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $300,000 | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2022 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $300,000 | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $300,000 | THE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $300,000 | THE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE | 2022 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $300,000 | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2023 |
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $300,000 | THE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $250,000 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | DEER PARK, NY | $250,000 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $250,000 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOKLYN QUEENS | BROOKLYN, NY | $250,000 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $200,000 | HEATING FUND GRANT CELEBRATING NGF 25TH ANNIVERSARY | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIC COUNTY | BUFFALO, NY | $200,000 | ONE-TIME SPECIAL GRANT IN SUPPORT OF BUFFALO BLIZZARD AND FLOODS | 2023 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $200,000 | HEATING FUND GRANT CELEBRATING NGF 25TH ANNIVERSARY | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | DEER PARK, NY | $150,000 | HEATING FUND GRANT CELEBRATING NGF 25TH ANNIVERSARY | 2024 |
| BROOKLYN ORG | BROOKLYN, NY | $112,500 | SPECIAL EMERGENCY HEATING FUND GRANT | 2024 |
| FEEDMORE WNY | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | ONE-TIME SPECIAL GRANT IN SUPPORT OF BUFFALO BLIZZARD AND FLOODS | 2023 |
| BACK TO BASICS OUTREACH MINISTRIES | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | ONE-TIME SPECIAL GRANT IN SUPPORT OF BUFFALO BLIZZARD AND FLOODS | 2023 |
| THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER | BROOKLYN, NY | $85,000 | GREENTEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ADVANCING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND FOOD EQUITY | 2023 |
| THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER | BROOKLYN, NY | $85,000 | GREENTEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ADVANCING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND FOOD EQUITY | 2024 |
| THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER | BROOKLYN, NY | $75,000 | GREENTEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ADVANCING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND FOOD EQUITY | 2022 |
| BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | BROOKLYN, NY | $70,000 | 2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM INCLUDING STORYTEEN | 2023 |