William & Sheila Konar Foundation
Accepts applications
William & Sheila Konar Foundation is a private foundation in W Henrietta, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.9 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$154 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.7 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $6.7 million | 101 | $145 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 100 | $154 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Marie Mahoney 75 Thruway Park Drive, W Henrietta, NY 14586 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | ammahoney@konarfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Submit a letter of intent and provide a brief overview of the organization and the reason for the grant request |
| Deadlines | One month prior to the quarterly trustee meetings held mid-march, mid-June, mid-September, mid-Novem |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded in the areas of education, cultural & civic organizations, improvement to health care services, promotion of ethnic/religious/cultural understanding & tolerance, benefits to the jewish community |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William & Sheila Konar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 84 | $4.2 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $325,250 |
| California | 2 | $155,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $125,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Health Services Research Initiative | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester | Support Program Services | $500,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Services for Jewish families, pencils & paper program, mental wellness, future preparedness | $257,500 |
| Greater Rochester Housing Project | Regional Revitalization Partnership Award | $250,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Denial & Antisemitism Initiative | $200,000 |
| University of Rochester East EPO | Annual Donation - Step to College | $200,000 |
| Common Ground Foundation Inc | Millcreek citizen assembly | $175,000 |
| JCC of Greater Rochester | Grant Support | $150,000 |
| Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation | Economic Gardening Program & general program support | $150,000 |
| WXXI Public Broadcasting Council | Journalism Initiative | $150,000 |
| HOPE585 Inc | Community of Hope for Vulnerable Youth, Program Support | $105,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Biobank for Innovative Cancer Research and Care | $100,000 |
| Rochester Industries Education Fund | Regional Revitalization Partnership | $100,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Monroe County School Support Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Urban League of Rochester | Center for Equity & Justice Initiative | $100,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | supporting museum access and transformation | $100,000 |
| Tides Center | Support for network partners in the Jewish partnership for democracy | $100,000 |
| Grsla | Summer LEAP Program | $80,000 |
| Freedom House | Program Support & Annual Awards | $75,000 |
| Academy of Health Services Charter School | Career Pathways | $70,000 |
| St John Fisher College | Teacher Pipeline Innovation Program & Collaborative Education for Equity | $61,380 |
| The Children's Agenda | Advocacy to change systems for all children | $55,000 |
| Carthage College | Urban Teacher Prep Program | $55,000 |
| Contina Impact | Democracy Communications Fund | $55,000 |
| YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County | Empowering Women & sustaining emergency housing | $50,750 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Annual campaign support for local musicians | $50,000 |
| GEVA Theatre Center | Education Programs | $50,000 |
| Homesteads for Hope | Support Program Services | $50,000 |
| Baden Street Settlement | Support for Youth Success | $50,000 |
| Flower City Arts Center | Educational Programs | $50,000 |
| The Center For Teen Empowerment | Neighborhood based youth programs | $50,000 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | Expanded Learning Collaboration | $50,000 |
| Legacy Makers Inc | Youth Financial Empowerment Program | $50,000 |
| Convergence Center for Policy Resolution | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Garth Fagan Dance | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hillside Foundation | Work-scholarship connection grant | $50,000 |
| David's Refuge Inc | Respite & Wellness Support for Rochester Caregivers | $49,000 |
| Rochester Education Foundation | Equitable Access to Joy & Expansion of Rochester Imagination Library | $47,961 |
| Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency | Healers Village - Building and Ecosystem of healing and wellness | $47,500 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Scholar's Day Fund, Healthy Hero Summer Camp, Unrestricted Donation | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Konar
- Rachael Guttenberg
- Donald Nowill
- Lawrence Fine
- Jeremy Konar
Questions people ask
Does William & Sheila Konar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: One month prior to the quarterly trustee meetings held mid-march, mid-June, mid-September, mid-Novem.
How much does William & Sheila Konar Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs William & Sheila Konar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Konar (Trustee, Hours - As Required), Rachael Guttenberg (Trustee, Hours - As Required), Donald Nowill (Trustee, Hours - As Required) and Lawrence Fine (Trustee, Hours - As Required) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William & Sheila Konar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.