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NATIONAL GRID FOUNDATION

Hicksville, NY Tax ID: 11-3466416 http://nationalgridfoundation.com

The National Grid Foundation, with assets of $38.7 million, funds educational and environmental initiatives across MA, NY, and RI, despite a recent revenue loss.

About NATIONAL GRID FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The National Grid Foundation, based in Hicksville, NY, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $38,704,340. Despite a revenue loss of $1,007,488, the foundation incurred expenses of $3,584,960. It focuses on funding initiatives in education, environment, community development, and economic development. The foundation supports projects in various cities across Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, including Boston, New York City, and Providence. The leadership team includes Eileen R. Cohen as Chair and Edward White, who served as Executive Director until June 2023. The foundation's board members and executives work on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.

Focus Areas

EducationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationEnvironmentNatural resourcesPhilanthropyNonprofitsCommunity and economic developmentEconomic developmentEmploymentJob trainingCommunity improvementCommunity beautification- Less

Geographic Focus

MANYRI

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $38.7M
Total Awarded This Year $3.2M
Average Grant Size $135
Total Grants (Previous Year) 22,281
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Hicksville, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$38.7M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$3.2M

92 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
-355.8%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$350,000UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTHDeer park, NY, US2023
$350,000UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTHDeer park, NY, US2024
$300,000CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICESAlbany, NY, US2023
$300,000UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAYTHE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCEBoston, MA, US2023
$300,000CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICESAlbany, NY, US2024
$300,000UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAYTHE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCEBoston, MA, US2024
$250,000CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY2021 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICESAlbany, NY, US2022
$250,000CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF RHODE ISLANDKEEP THE HEAT ONProvidence, RI, US2022
$250,000UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLANDPROJECT WARMTHDeer park, NY, US2022
$250,000UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY2019 EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMBoston, MA, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

ER

EILEEN R COHEN

CHAIR

$0 2024
RD

REV DR GARY V SIMPSON

VICE-CHAIR

$0 2024
CF

CARMEN FIELDS

VICE-CHAIR

$0 2024
DL

DON LOWERY

TREASURER

$0 2024
EM

EBONE M CARRINGTON

BOARD MEMBER

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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