Lily Auchincloss Foundation (New York City)

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Lily Auchincloss Foundation

    Summary

    The Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc. is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life in New York City. The foundation supports organizations working in the arts, human services, and environment within the five boroughs of New York City. 


    The foundation has two types of grants: foundation grants and discretionary awards. The foundation grants are by application. The discretionary awards are by nomination only. 

    • Foundation Grants: The foundation supports art, education, human services, and preservation/environment programs located within the five boroughs of New York City.
    • Discretionary Awards: Individual members of the Board of Directors initiate these awards. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for discretionary awards. 

    Focus areas:

    1. ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS: The Environmental cycle is open to organizations whose mission and programs relate to the preservation of the history of New York City, parks, gardens, and environmental education. Environmental grants are accepted and awarded during our spring cycle.
    2. ARTS GRANTS: The Arts cycle is open to organizations whose mission and programs relate to arts and arts education. The foundation supports visual, theater, music, and art education. The foundation does not support dance at this time. Arts grants are accepted and awarded during our fall cycle. 
    3. HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS: The Human Services cycle is open to organizations whose mission and programs support prevention, change, and education programs aimed at improving the quality of life for all New York City residents. Human Services grants are accepted and awarded during our winter cycle. 
     

    History of Funding

    To date, the foundation has made 3,419 awards totaling $60,034,354. Recipients can be found at https://lilynyc.org/grants/

    Additional Information

    The foundation does not support research projects, mental health programs, medical services, hospitals, nursing homes, substance abuse programs, universities, or schools (public, private or charter schools).

    Contacts

    Rossana Martínez

    Rossana Martínez
    16 East 79th Street, #31
    New York, NY 10075
    (212) 737-9533
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The Foundation funds only 501(c)3 organizations located within the five boroughs of New York City (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island). The foundation cannot accept applications from organizations with a fiscal sponsor or whose tax-exempt status is pending. Organizations applying for a grant must have received an IRS determination letter.

    Deadline Details

    Foundation grant categories have individual seasonal cycles and application deadlines that occur once per year: the Spring Cycle for Environmental, the Fall Cycle for the Arts, and the Winter Cycle for Human Services. For educational organizations, apply under one of the other categories based on the organization's mission and program content.


    The Foundation has three application deadlines per year: April 15 (for Environmental), September 15 (for the Arts), and January 15 (for Human Services). NOTE: If a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the following Monday at 5:00 pm. All applications must be submitted via the foundation's online grants portal.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary. The Foundation's grants range from $5,000 – $25,000. Cost sharing is not required.

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