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.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
92 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | 2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTH | Deer park, NY, US | 2023 |
| $350,000 | UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | 2022-2023 PROJECT WARMTH | Deer park, NY, US | 2024 |
| $300,000 | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | Albany, NY, US | 2023 |
| $300,000 | UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | THE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE | Boston, MA, US | 2023 |
| $300,000 | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | 2022-2023 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | Albany, NY, US | 2024 |
| $300,000 | UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | THE FAMILY FUND - EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE | Boston, MA, US | 2024 |
| $250,000 | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY | 2021 EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES | Albany, NY, US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF RHODE ISLAND | KEEP THE HEAT ON | Providence, RI, US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND | PROJECT WARMTH | Deer park, NY, US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | 2019 EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Boston, MA, US | 2022 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
EILEEN R COHEN
CHAIR
REV DR GARY V SIMPSON
VICE-CHAIR
CARMEN FIELDS
VICE-CHAIR
DON LOWERY
TREASURER
EBONE M CARRINGTON
BOARD MEMBER
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