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Night Heron Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $912K in total grants paid to 4 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STONY BROOK FOUNDATION INC
STONY BROOK, NY
$2.4M
39%
GALLERY NORTH INC
East Setauket, NY
$1.2M
20%

THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$854K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$57.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$54K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 12 grantees
- 2 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Night Heron Foundation?
No. Night Heron Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Night Heron Foundation give?
Night Heron Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. 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 Night Heron Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Night Heron Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $58 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Night Heron Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Night Heron Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $912 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Night Heron Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Night Heron Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include STONY BROOK FOUNDATION INC, GALLERY NORTH INC, and THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Night Heron Foundation?
Night Heron Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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