Make Great Things Happen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Make Great Things Happen Foundation is a private foundation in Clifton Park, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,067 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$35,067
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$523,867
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $38,320 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,140 | 32 | $418,853 |
| 2024 | $38,320 | 39 | $483,959 |
| 2025 | $35,067 | 39 | $523,867 |
How to apply
Make Great Things Happen 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 Make Great Things Happen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $20,567 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $2,700 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,900 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,350 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $950 |
| Washington | 1 | $850 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | Educational programming at Ithaca College School of Communication | $5,000 |
| 518 Elevated | Educational support of academically talented economically challenged students | $4,000 |
| Berkshire Woodworkers Guild | Support of their educational programming. | $4,000 |
| Donors Choose | Educational support of academically talented economically challenged students | $2,568 |
| PJ Library org | Support PJ Library programs efforts to provide childrens books to families. | $1,500 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Support of Food bank. | $1,500 |
| Captain Community Human Services | Support Captains community service and outreach | $1,100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Support St. Judes research of deadly diseases. | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Supports of humanitarian food program in response to world wide crisis. | $1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Support Hudson Valley Community Colleges educational programming | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Furniture Workshop | Support the efforts to support the education and training of woodworking students. | $1,000 |
| Saratoga Joinery | Support this non profit organization that woodworking classes to provide and expand woodworking skills to the community. | $1,000 |
| RPM Foundation | Support of educational training to young people in artisan crafts of auto preservation and restoration. | $850 |
| Vision to Learn | Support of program to provide eye exams and glasses to students. | $750 |
| Shenendehowa Helping Hands Pantry | Support local community food pantry | $700 |
| Deer Valley Education Foundation | Support of Ann Es Clothing Closet and pantry providing food and clothing to the needy | $700 |
| City Mission of Schenectady | Support Feed the Homeless campaign | $650 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | Support Hungry and Homeless campaign | $650 |
| TDF org | Support educational programs | $500 |
| Albany Med Foundation | Support of childrens hospital. | $500 |
| Ruff Love Foster Care and Rescue | Support of the foster care and dog rescue organization. | $500 |
| Ronald McDonalds House Charities | Support of services to families in need. | $500 |
| New York Philharmonic | Support of their music education initiatives. | $500 |
| Waste Not | To support food pantry | $500 |
| Brooklyn College Foundation | Support educational programming at Brooklyn College | $400 |
| Pace University | Support educational programming at Pace University | $400 |
| SPCA of the Triad | Support of non-profit animal rescue center. | $250 |
| New York City Center | Support of their educational programming services. | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Support of disasters response programs. | $200 |
| Pets for Vets | Support of our returning veterans. | $200 |
| Family Promise of the Capital Regio | Support of family services programs. | $200 |
| Clifton Park Halfmoon EmergencyCorp | Educational support to sustain and develop community outreach program | $200 |
| Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Dept | Support local community fire department | $200 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Support their museums educational programs. | $179 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Support educational programming | $150 |
| The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs Corps | Support the Salvation Army Thanksgiving feeding the homeless programs. | $150 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support of program and services of the museum. | $110 |
| Open House New York | Support cultural non-profit organization that promotes access to programs and projects in New York City. | $110 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Support the programming and maintenance of Central Park. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Schoenberg
- Steve Schoenberg
Questions people ask
Does Make Great Things Happen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Make Great Things Happen Foundation give?
$35,067 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Make Great Things Happen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Schoenberg (Trustee) and Steve Schoenberg (Trustee).
What does Make Great Things Happen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.