National GRID Foundation
EIN 113466416 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$23.1M
697 grants · $2.6M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $12K–$27K
grant size
54%
supporter · 155/288 multi-year
repeat
$38.0M
Assets (2024)
288
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EDWARD WHITE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(516) 545-6100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.1M | $34.8M | $895K | 38 |
| 2017 | $2.2M | $37.6M | $2.4M | 64 |
| 2018 | $1.8M | $32.8M | $3.8M | 75 |
| 2019 | N/A | $37.6M | $3.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.3M | $40.3M | $3.6M | 119 |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $42.2M | $7.4M | 132 |
| 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 697 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$20K
Average
$33K
75th Pctl
$27K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
RS
Robert Simmons
Executive Director
Leadership
DL
Don Lowery
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
EC
Ebone M. Carrington
5 yrs
Board Member
CC
Calvin L. Corriders
4 yrs
Board Member
HE
Hon Louis Elisa II
3 yrs
Board Member
ML
Melanie Littlejohn
4 yrs
Board Member
LL
Lorraine Lynch
4 yrs
Board Member
AC
Aaron CHOO
Board Member
CH
Caroline Hon
Board Member
SZ
Stephen Zelkowitz
Board Member
SW
Stephen J. Woerner
3 yrs
Board Member
MR
Marcy L. Reed
3 yrs
Board Member Until JAN. 2024
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director Until June 2023
Leadership
DL
Don Lowery
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
ML
Melanie Littlejohn
4 yrs
Board Member
SW
Stephen J. Woerner
3 yrs
Board Member
MR
Marcy L. Reed
3 yrs
Board Member
LL
Lorraine Lynch
4 yrs
Board Member
HE
Hon Louis Elisa II
3 yrs
Board Member
CC
Calvin L. Corriders
4 yrs
Board Member
EC
Ebone M. Carrington
5 yrs
Board Member
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DL
Don Lowery
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
EC
Ebone M. Carrington
5 yrs
Board Member
SW
Stephen J. Woerner
3 yrs
Board Member
CC
Calvin L. Corriders
4 yrs
Board Member
HE
Hon Louis Elisa II
3 yrs
Board Member
ML
Melanie Littlejohn
4 yrs
Board Member
LL
Lorraine Lynch
4 yrs
Board Member
MR
Marcy L. Reed
3 yrs
Board Member
AT
Angel Taveras
5 yrs
Board Member - Until DEC 2022
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
GS
Gary Simpson
Vice Chair
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DL
Donald Lowery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Director - Until SEPT 2021
AT
Angel Taveras
5 yrs
Board Member
MR
Marcy Reed
3 yrs
Board Member
LL
Lorraine Lynch
4 yrs
Board Member
ML
Melanie Littlejohn
4 yrs
Board Member
LE
Louis Elisa II
Board Member
CC
Calvin L. Corriders
4 yrs
Board Member
EC
Ebone M. Carrington
5 yrs
Board Member
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DL
Donald Lowery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
ML
Melanie W. Littlejohn
5 yrs
Director
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Director
LE
Louis A. Elisa II
5 yrs
Director
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Director
LL
Lorraine M. Lynch
5 yrs
Director
EC
Ebone M. Carrington
5 yrs
Director
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Director
AT
Angel Taveras
5 yrs
Director
MR
Marcy Reed
3 yrs
Director
SM
Stephen W. McCaffrey
5 yrs
Chief Counsel
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MR
Marcy Reed
3 yrs
Director
AT
Angel Taveras
5 yrs
Director
DL
Donald Lowery
4 yrs
Director
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Director
GM
George Mayhew
4 yrs
Director
LL
Lorraine M. Lynch
5 yrs
Director
ML
Melanie W. Littlejohn
5 yrs
Director
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Director
LE
Louis A. Elisa II
5 yrs
Director
SM
Stephen W. McCaffrey
5 yrs
Chief Counsel
AW
Albert C. Wiltshire
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DL
Donald Lowery
4 yrs
Director
AT
Angel Taveras
5 yrs
Director
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Director
GM
George Mayhew
4 yrs
Director
LL
Lorraine M. Lynch
5 yrs
Director
ML
Melanie W. Littlejohn
5 yrs
Director
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Director
LE
Louis A. Elisa II
5 yrs
Director
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Director
SM
Stephen W. McCaffrey
5 yrs
Chief Counsel
JT
Jean Tesoriero
2 yrs
Secretary, Vice President&Prog. Officer Until March 17
Leadership
RK
Robert G. Keller
2 yrs
President Until April 2017
Leadership
RC
Robert B. Catell
2 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
AW
Albert C. Wiltshire
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
EW
Edward White
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LL
Lorraine M. Lynch
5 yrs
Director
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Director
GM
George Mayhew
4 yrs
Director
ML
Melanie W. Littlejohn
5 yrs
Director
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Director
LE
Louis A. Elisa II
5 yrs
Director
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Director
SM
Stephen W. McCaffrey
5 yrs
Chief Counsel
DE
Donald H. Elliott
Vice Chairman
Leadership
JT
Jean Tesoriero
2 yrs
Secretary, Vice President
Leadership
RK
Robert G. Keller
2 yrs
President
Leadership
AW
Albert C. wiltshire
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
RC
Robert B. Catell
2 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
MT
Michael J. Taunton
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Rev Dr Gary V. Simpson
8 yrs
Director
GM
George Mayhew
4 yrs
Director
LL
Lorraine M. Lynch
5 yrs
Director
ML
Melanie W. Littlejohn
5 yrs
Director
CF
Carmen Fields
9+ yrs
Director
LE
Louis A. Elisa II
5 yrs
Director
EC
Eileen R. Cohen
9+ yrs
Director
SM
Stephen W. McCaffrey
5 yrs
Chief Counsel
Grants Awarded (697 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Albany, NY | $300,000 | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2022 |
| 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 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 | $275,000 | 2019 EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| United Way of Long Island | Deer Park, NY | $265,000 | PROJECT WARMTH | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Albany, NY | $250,000 | 2019 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2020 |
| Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | $250,000 | KEEP THE HEAT ON | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Albany, NY | $250,000 | 2021 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | 2021 |
| Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | $250,000 | KEEP THE HEAT ON | 2021 |
| United Way of Long Island | Deer Park, NY | $250,000 | PROJECT WARMTH | 2021 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | $250,000 | 2019 EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Albany, 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 Staten Island | Staten Island, 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 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 Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | $200,000 | HEATING FUND GRANT CELEBRATING NGF 25TH ANNIVERSARY | 2024 |
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