Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of Orange County (now Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3.4 million |
| Grant Range | $500 - $1,195,521 |
| Average Grant | $43,000 |
| Application Method | Mixed (Rolling and Fixed Deadlines) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://cfosrny.org
- Phone: (845) 769-9393
- Email: info@cfosrny.org
- Address: 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549
Geographic Focus
Orange County, Sullivan County, and Rockland County, New York. Some programs (like Jean Rowe Animal Welfare Grants) also serve Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties.
Funding Priorities
- Education (27% of grants)
- Human Services (17%)
- Capital Projects (17%)
- Youth Development (13%)
- Arts and Humanities (especially for disadvantaged children and elderly)
- Food Security (food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters)
- Animal Welfare
- Equity and Inclusion
- Health, Libraries, Parks
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly listed. General eligibility requires:
- Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have fiscal sponsor
- Must serve and be located in service area (Orange, Sullivan, Rockland counties)
- Some programs limit to organizations with annual budgets under $1-2 million
Application Method
Multiple grant programs with different processes:
- Make a Difference Fund: Annual application cycle (July deadline, September awards)
- Community Harvest Fund: Rolling applications for $500-$1,500 grants
- Community Perspective Fund: Reopens Fall 2026
- Latham & Watkins Fund: Fixed deadline (April 15, 2026)
- Jean Rowe Animal Welfare Grants: Annual cycle
Applications submitted through online portal at cfosrny.org
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