ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION
Lake Placid, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1535724
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lake Placid, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1535724
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Adirondack Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Virginia, and New Hampshire, having distributed a total of $8.2 million across 406 grantees in 2025. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Adirondack Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ADIRONDACK REGION.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
$2M
5%
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$1.3M
3%
BRUCE L CRARY FOUNDATION INC
$1.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
313
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION?
No. ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION give?
ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Virginia, and New Hampshire. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION awarded about 310 grants, totaling nearly $8.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, and BRUCE L CRARY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION?
ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.