Continental Grain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Continental Grain Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,897 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$450,897
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6,020
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,860 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,409 | 36 | $7,667 |
| 2024 | $284,860 | 38 | $7,112 |
| 2025 | $450,897 | 39 | $6,020 |
How to apply
Continental Grain Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Continental Grain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $375,489 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,279 |
| Missouri | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,429 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences Arts for Learning | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gerando Falcoes International | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Park East Day School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The 92nd Street Y New York | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Appeal of Conscience Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for New York City | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coop Careers Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mark Morris Dance Group | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The New York Bar Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thirteen | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Washington University | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| ART2HEART | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chosen for Life Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ibg Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legal Momentum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Keren Hachesed | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Cares | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| We Are All Human Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sciences PO American Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Unrestricted | $1,529 |
| Bates College | Unrestricted | $1,429 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | Unrestricted | $1,279 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trevor Day School | Unrestricted | $860 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Bishop Guertin High School | Unrestricted | $200 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Hundred Nights Inc | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Educational Alliance | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jordana P Fribourg
- Susan McIntyre
- Michael R Mayberry
Questions people ask
Does Continental Grain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Continental Grain Foundation give?
$450,897 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Continental Grain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jordana P Fribourg (Director), Susan McIntyre (Dir/Treas/Sec) and Michael R Mayberry (Director/Pres).
What does Continental Grain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.