Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Riverhead, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$123 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.8 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 61 | $99.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 91 | $115 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 85 | $123 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Curran 30 West Main St, Suite 309, Riverhead, NY 11901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (631) 594-3990 |
| What to submit | All applicants must complete the main application form, proposal checklist and parts a - e, plus attachments, as well as any additional forms that are applicable to the project. The application forms can be found on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | Grants are reviewed twice per year. Applications are due the second friday in march, by 5P.m. And th |
| Restrictions | The foundation gives grants up to 500,000. Award amounts, as well as matching levels, vary depending on the type of project. The different categories and funding limits can be found on the foundation's website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 | $3.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $333,333 |
| Virginia | 1 | $333,333 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $98,767 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | 2023 grant payment 2 of 6 | $500,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Presv | 2023 grant award pymt 3 of 3 | $333,333 |
| PBS Foundation | 2023 grant award pymt 2 of 3 | $333,333 |
| East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation | 2025 gys and grant award | $295,440 |
| Long Island University | 2022 grant award pymt 4 of 4 | $250,000 |
| Celebrate St James Past Present Future | 2025 grant award | $211,300 |
| Sag Harbor Historical Museum | 2025 gys and grant award | $200,876 |
| Cooper Union for the Adv of Science | 2025 grant 1 of 3 | $200,000 |
| New York University | 2024 grant award pymt 2 of 6 | $200,000 |
| Northport Historical Society | 2025 gys and grant award | $177,610 |
| Research Foundation Suny Geneseo | 2025 grant award | $112,080 |
| Hispanic Society Museum and Library | 2025 grant award | $100,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | 2023 grant award pymt 3 of 3 | $98,767 |
| Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame | 2025 grant award | $87,400 |
| Greater Hudson Heritage Network | Grant payment and annual sponsor | $66,000 |
| Greater Hudson Heritage Network | 2023 grant payment | $62,000 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | 2025 grant award | $59,785 |
| Huntington Historical Society | 2025 gardiner young scholar/grant | $51,600 |
| Long Island Children's Museum | 2024 grant pymt 2 of 2 | $50,000 |
| Southampton Center of the Arts Inc | 2025 grant award | $50,000 |
| The Gotham Center for New York City History Inc | 2025 grant award pymt 1 of 2 | $50,000 |
| The New York Landmarks Conservancy | 2025 grant award pymt 1 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Historical Society | 2025 grant award pymt 1 of 2 | $45,580 |
| Montauk Historical Society | 2025 gys and grant award | $45,061 |
| Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County | 2025 grant award | $40,000 |
| Lewis Latimer House | 2025 grant award | $38,538 |
| Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society | 2024 & 2025 awards and grants | $35,239 |
| Long Island Library Resources Council | 2025 grant award | $33,660 |
| Museum of the City of New York | 2025 grant award pymt 1 of 3 | $33,333 |
| Parrish Art Museum | 2025 grant award | $30,425 |
| Historic Richmond Town | 2025 grant award - diamond match | $30,067 |
| Friends of Alice Austen House Inc | 2025 grant award-diamond match | $26,470 |
| Louis Armstrong House Museum | 2025 grant award | $25,000 |
| The Folly Tree Arboretum | 2025 grant award | $23,000 |
| Historic Huguenot Street | 2025 grant award | $22,698 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | 2025 grant award pymt 1 of 5 | $22,000 |
| Dartmouth College | 2024 cohalan scholarship | $15,000 |
| Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council | 2025 gys and grant award | $11,600 |
| Friends of Old Bethpage Village Restoration | 2025 gys and challenge match award | $11,600 |
| The Agricultural Society Fund | 2025 gys and challenge match grant | $11,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Watkins
- Kathryn M Curran
- Lynne C Nowick
- Jennifer Attonito
- Justice Peter Fox Cohalan
Questions people ask
Does Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are reviewed twice per year. Applications are due the second friday in march, by 5P.m. And th.
How much does Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Watkins (Vice Pres./D), Kathryn M Curran (Executive Di), Lynne C Nowick (Treasurer/Se) and Jennifer Attonito (Trustee/Chai) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.