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The 27 largest foundations in New York State

Tamtam tracks 27 foundations headquartered in New York State. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by The Research Foundation for SUNY, Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations. Their median headcount is 479. Half of them were founded in 1987 or later. The most common headquarters are New York (24).

馃嚭馃嚫 New York State27 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These organizations in New York State are primarily large non-profit foundations, many with a global scope, focused on various social and scientific causes. For example, the Ford Foundation works to disrupt inequality globally, while Open Society Foundations promotes tolerance and human rights. The Rockefeller Foundation addresses global challenges in health, food, energy, and jobs, and the Simons Foundation supports research in various scientific fields.

A significant concentration of these foundations is located in New York City, serving as headquarters for most of the listed organizations. While the Research Foundation for SUNY is based in Albany, the majority, including the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, operate from New York City.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
The Research Foundation for SUNYrfsuny.org

Supporting SUNY researchers through innovative sponsored programs administration, the RF maximizes SUNY's research impact and fosters technology transfer for economic growth

Education Administration Programs 馃嚭馃嚫 Albany 1,232 1951
2
Ford Foundationfordfoundation.org

Works to disrupt inequality globally by grant-making, reducing poverty, strengthening democratic values, and promoting international cooperation to advance human achievement.

Philanthropic Fundraising Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 987 1936
3
Open Society Foundationsopensocietyfoundations.org

Provide grants and support to promote tolerance, transparency, human rights, and fairness in political, legal, and economic systems worldwide.

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 862 1979
4
European Youth Parliament (EYP)eyp.org

Connects young Europeans to discuss current political issues, debate them in parliamentary assemblies, and actively shape their future through over 500 events annually.

Education Administration Programs 馃嚭馃嚫 Berlin 804 1987
5
The Posse Foundationpossefoundation.org

An organization that identifies high school students with potential, placing them in diverse teams for full-tuition scholarships at partner colleges

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 783 1989
6
Robin Hoodrobinhood.org

Organization in New York addresses poverty by funding impactful programs and schools, providing essential services to empower families in need

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 715 1988
7
Crohn's & Colitis Foundationcrohnscolitisfoundation.org

A non-profit organization dedicated to research, patient support, and education for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 617 1967
8
American Foundation for Suicide Preventionafsp.org

Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope by promoting mental health awareness, conducting research, advocacy, and providing support for those affected by suicide

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 616 1987
9
The Shubert Organizationshubert.nyc

A leading professional theatre company and Broadway theatre owner, producing and showcasing plays and musicals while providing innovative ticketing services internationally

Entertainment Providers 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 538 1900
10
The Rockefeller Foundationrockefellerfoundation.org

A global foundation dedicated to promoting human well-being through solving world challenges related to health, food, energy, and jobs

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 537 1913
11
Mellon Foundationmellon.org

The organization is the largest supporter of the arts and humanities, dedicated to building just communities through grants promoting critical thinking and creativity

Philanthropic Fundraising Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 533 1969
12
Simons Foundationsimonsfoundation.org

Grant funding and support for research in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, autism, neuroscience, and computational science research.

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 531 1994
13
Clinton Foundationclintonfoundation.org

The Foundation works to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement through cooperation and collaboration with partners

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 509 2001

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14
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Researchmichaeljfox.org

A non-profit organization focused on funding research and developing therapies to find a cure for Parkinson's disease and improve treatments for patients

Research Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 479 2000
15
Bloomberg Philanthropiesbloomberg.org

Global philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing arts, education, environment, government innovation, and public health initiatives along with other charitable activities

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 473 n/a
16
Guggenheim New Yorkguggenheim.org

Established in 1937, this foundation promotes understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art and architecture through exhibitions, education programs, research, and publications

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 460 1937
17
Tunnel to Towers Foundationt2t.org

The company honors fallen first responders, Gold Star families, and injured veterans by providing mortgage-free homes Inspired by firefighter Stephen Siller's heroic sacrifice on 9/11

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 Staten Island 405 2001
18
Jewish National Fund - USAjnf.org

A philanthropic organization dedicated to securing a strong future for Israel through projects in forestry, housing, water solutions, education, and more

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 380 1901
19
Algorand Foundationalgorand.co

Supports a scalable blockchain ecosystem with instant finality, low fees, quantum security, and developer-friendly tools for global solutions.

IT Services and IT Consulting 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 113 2019
20
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundationalzdiscovery.org

A charity focused on accelerating drug discovery for Alzheimer's disease through funding research initiatives globally, supporting new treatments for patients

Research Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 76 1998
21
United Church Fundsucfunds.org

An asset management firm serving churches and faith-based organizations, offering investment services aligned with their values for strengthening ministry

Financial Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 25 1909
22
The Pinkerton Foundationthepinkertonfoundation.org

Grantmaking organization supporting youth programs in under-resourced NYC communities, focusing on education, after-school, career readiness, and youth justice projects

Philanthropic Fundraising Services 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 22 1966
23
ATLAS FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM INCatlasforautism.org

Specializes in serving students with Autism, ADHD, LD and other learning differences, focusing on empowerment, communication, respect, and social integration

Primary and Secondary Education 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 21 2014
24
The Governors Island Foundationgovisland.com

An independent nonprofit dedicated to preserving, enhancing and advocating for Governors Island as a vibrant public resource for all

Non-profit Organizations 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 18 1995
25
Samuel H. Kress Foundationkressfoundation.org

Dedicated to supporting the study, conservation, and appreciation of European art, architecture, and archaeology from antiquity to the early 19th century

Philanthropy 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 7 1929
26
Writers Guild of America East, Foundation d/b/a Writers Guild Initiativewritersguildinitiative.org

Non-profit organization associated with Writers Guild of America, East, focusing on making storytelling accessible to all backgrounds, particularly underserved communities

Writing and Editing 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 4 2008
27
Solon E Summerfield Foundationsummerfieldfoundation.org

The foundation partners in NYC to create opportunities for youth affected by social, racial, and economic injustices for choice-filled lives

Philanthropy 馃嚭馃嚫 New York 3 n/a

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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