Pinkerton Foundation Grants

Funding for established nonprofit programs serving disadvantaged young people in New York City. Most grants cover one year; some cover two or three years but require annual board review and confirmation. The Foundation favors programs that can make substantial progress toward their goals within three years or less. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.; Applicants must be established 501(c)(3) programs serving disadvantaged young people.; Programs must operate in New York City or directly serve New York City youth.; All applicants must submit a brief letter of inquiry describing the applicant organization and proposed project through the Grant Portal.; Applicants must upload an organization budget, program budget, and list of board members with the letter of inquiry.; The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide emergency assistance.; The Foundation does not support medical research, the direct provision of health care, or religious education.; The Foundation rarely makes grants to support conferences, publications, or media.; Capital grants are made only on rare occasions to organizations that are long-time Pinkerton grantees and only for projects that directly improve or expand supported programs and their direct services to young people.; The Foundation does not support benefits, dinners, or other fundraising activities.; The Foundation favors programs that can make substantial progress toward their goals in three years or less.; After three years, most organizations are ineligible to receive additional grants for at least a three-year period.. Geography served: New York City. From the foundation's site: "Letters of inquiry are welcome at any time." How to apply: All applicants must submit a brief letter of inquiry describing the grantee organization and the proposed project through our Grant Portal.