Education programs supported by the Foundation seek to improve educational outcomes for New York City students while enhancing educational supports. Areas of interest include literacy, college access and retention, after-school academic classes, youth development programming, and technical and vocational training for young adults.

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Since inception, the Foundation has awarded $8.8 million in support of Education.

Most Recent Grant Recipients

• 2025 Education Grant Recipients

  Spring

  • Association to Benefit Children
    • $10,000 for Study Buddies Connect Program
  • Dancing Classrooms
    • $15,000 for General Support/NYC Program
  • Exalt Youth
    • $15,000 for General Support
  • New York Public Radio
    • $15,000 for General Support
  • Partnership With Children
    • $15,000 for General Support
  • Student Leadership Network
    • $15,000 for College Bound Initiative

  Fall

  • American Museum of Natural History
    • $15,000 for Youth Initiatives
  • Cape Elizabeth High School
    • $5,000
  • Education Through Music
    • $15,000 for Instrument Ensembles program
  • Fresh Air Fund
    • $5,000
  • The GO Project
    • $15,000 for General Support
  • Harlem Academy
    • $15,000 for Arts Education Programs
  • Literacy Academy Collective
    • $25,000 for General Support

Previous Grant Recipients