The Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation
EIN 161559984 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2025
$677K
105 grants · $113K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $4K–$8K
grant size
59%
supporter · 34/58 multi-year
repeat
$2.2M
Assets (2025)
58
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PALMA FOUNDATION
Phone
(585) 314-3262
Deadlines
NOVEMBER 15TH OF EACH YEAR
How to Apply
THE REQUIRED GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (PALMAFOUNDATION.ORG). ALONG WITH THE COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION, AN APPLICANT MUST ALSO SUBMIT ITS MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AN ANNUAL BUDGET AND A COPY OF ITS IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. IF AN APPLICANT IS UNABLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, IT MAY EMAIL THE APPLICATION TO INFO@PALMAFOUNDATION.ORG OR MAIL IT TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN THE AREAS OF ARTS AND/OR NATURE. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH OR MAKE ARTS AND/OR NATURE EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES MORE ACCESSIBLE IN A HANDS-ON FASHION. ALL GRANT FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR YOUTH RESIDING IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER REGION OF NEW YORK STATE, NAMELY MONROE, ORLEANS, GENESEE, LIVINGSTON, ONTARIO, YATES, CAYUGA AND WAYNE COUNTIES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $16K | $1.9M | $98K | 6 |
| 2022 | $189K | $1.7M | $301K | 27 |
| 2023 | $215K | $1.8M | $106K | 33 |
| 2025 | $256K | $2.2M | $90K | 39 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 105 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$6K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (105 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower City Arts Center | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | WINDOW REPLACEMENT | 2022 |
| Genesee Country Village and Museum | Mumford, NY | $15,000 | EXPANSION AND REFURBISHMENT OF NATURE CENTER | 2022 |
| Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council | Batavia, NY | $15,000 | HVAC REPLACEMENT | 2022 |
| Mary Cariola Children's Center | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE FOR CHILDREN | 2022 |
| The Center for Youth | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Writers & Books | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | URBAN ECOLOGIST PROGRAM | 2022 |
| The Assisi Institute | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | CHILDREN'S YOGA SCHOOL | 2022 |
| Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council | Batavia, NY | $10,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Dba the Rev Theatre Company | Auburn, NY | $10,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | URBAN ECOLOGIST PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Deep Arts Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Discovery Academy of Science and Art (Dasa) Preschool | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council | Batavia, NY | $10,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 |
| Rochester City Ballet | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Push Physical Theatre | Rochester, NY | $9,000 | PUSH YOURSELF PROJECT | 2023 |
| Push Physical Theatre | Rochester, NY | $9,000 | PUSH YOURSELF PROJECT | 2025 |
| A Magical Journey Through Stages | Rochester, NY | $7,500 | WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Borinquen Dance Theater | Rochester, NY | $7,500 | SELF DEVELOPMENT AND DANCE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| The Keys Program | Sherrill, NY | $7,500 | MUSIC THERAPY EXPANSION PROJECT | 2022 |
| A Magical Journey Through Stages | Rochester, NY | $7,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association | Canandaigua, NY | $7,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $7,500 | PROGRAM SUPPPORT | 2023 |
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