The Nancy Friday Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-6538046

Foundation Overview

Based in Rockville Centre, NY, The Nancy Friday Foundation has awarded 264 grants totaling $2,740,450 to organizations in New York, Florida and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $40,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,740,450
Total Assets
$10,968,058
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%

13 of 46 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New York

64% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (64%), Brooklyn (11%), Long Island City (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+191900%

Strong 191900% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Nancy Friday Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Child For All $1,000 Apo, AE, US General Support 2023
Amas Musical Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Animal Aid Inc $17,500 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2023
Ars Nova Theater I Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Ballet Tech Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre $20,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2023
Bushwick Starr $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Cape May Stage $9,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2023
Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Crossroads Theater $4,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2023
Csc Repertory Ltd Dba A Classic Stage Co $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Entertainment Community Fund $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Foundation For The Open Eye $20,000 Margaretville, NY, US General Support 2023
George Street Playhouse $9,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2023
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind $10,000 Smithtown, NY, US General Support 2023
Happy Days Pet Rescue Inc $12,500 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2023
Hunts Point Alliance For Children $15,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2023
International Fund For Animal Welfare $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Key West Literary Seminar $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2023
Masterworks Theater Company Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Maya's Hope Foundation Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Monroe County Education Foundation Inc $7,500 Key West, FL, US General Support 2023
New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
One Acre Fund $2,500 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2023
Page 73 Productions $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Pelham Jewish Center $5,000 Pelham Manor, NY, US General Support 2023
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $20,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2023
Playwrights Horizons $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Poets House $6,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Rattlestick Productions Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Read 650 $4,000 Wallkill, NY, US General Support 2023
Shiawasse Arts Center $10,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2023
Signature Theatre $9,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
South Florida Youth Symphony $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Success For All Foundation Inc $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2023
The Fortune Society $8,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2023
The Harlem School Of The Arts $9,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Pet Project Inc $7,500 Griswold, CT, US General Support 2023
The Tank $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The York Theatre Company $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Theater Mitu Inc $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Wildaid $12,500 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2023
Woodbury Jewish Center $10,000 Woodbury, NY, US General Support 2023
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $9,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2023
Actors Fund Of America $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Amas Musical Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Animal Aid Inc $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Animal Medical Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ars Nova Theater I Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of The Keys $10,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Support 2022
Ballet Tech Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre $20,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2022
Bushwick Starr $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Cape May Stage $4,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2022
Crossroads Theater $8,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Foundation For The Open Eye $20,000 Margaretville, NY, US General Support 2022
George Street Playhouse $9,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind $10,000 Smithtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2022
Happy Days Pet Rescue Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Hunts Point Alliance For Children $20,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
International Rescue Committee $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Jericho Jewish Center $-7,500 Jericho, NY, US General Support 2022
Key West Literary Seminar $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Monroe County Education Foundation Inc $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Page 73 Productions $35,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $20,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2022
Poets House $7,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rattlestick Productions Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Read 650 $2,000 Wallkill, NY, US General Support 2022
Science Theater Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Shiawasse Arts Center $5,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2022
Signature Theatre $8,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
South Florida Youth Symphony $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Spirit Of America $15,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
The Fortune Society $8,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
The Harlem School Of The Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The Tank $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The York Theatre Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Theater Mitu Inc $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Wildaid $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2022
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $10,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2022
Actors Fund Of America $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Amas Musical Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Animal Aid Inc $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Animal Medical Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ars Nova Theater I Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of The Keys $10,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Support 2022
Ballet Tech Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre $20,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2022
Bushwick Starr $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Cape May Stage $4,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2022
Crossroads Theater $8,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Foundation For The Open Eye $20,000 Margaretville, NY, US General Support 2022
George Street Playhouse $9,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind $10,000 Smithtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2022
Happy Days Pet Rescue Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Hunts Point Alliance For Children $20,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
International Rescue Committee $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Key West Literary Seminar $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Monroe County Education Foundation Inc $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Page 73 Productions $35,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $20,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2022
Poets House $7,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rattlestick Productions Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Read 650 $2,000 Wallkill, NY, US General Support 2022
Science Theater Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Shiawasse Arts Center $5,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2022
Signature Theatre $8,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
South Florida Youth Symphony $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Spirit Of America $15,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
The Fortune Society $8,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
The Harlem School Of The Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The Tank $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The York Theatre Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Theater Mitu Inc $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Wildaid $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2022
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $10,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2022
Actors Fund Of America $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Amas Musical Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Animal Aid Inc $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Animal Medical Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ars Nova Theater I Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of The Keys $10,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Support 2022
Ballet Tech Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre $20,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2022
Bushwick Starr $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Cape May Stage $4,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2022
Crossroads Theater $8,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Foundation For The Open Eye $20,000 Margaretville, NY, US General Support 2022
George Street Playhouse $9,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2022
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind $10,000 Smithtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Commack, NY, US General Support 2022
Happy Days Pet Rescue Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Hunts Point Alliance For Children $20,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2022
International Rescue Committee $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Key West Literary Seminar $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Monroe County Education Foundation Inc $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2022
New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Page 73 Productions $35,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $20,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2022
Poets House $7,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rattlestick Productions Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Read 650 $2,000 Wallkill, NY, US General Support 2022
Science Theater Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Shiawasse Arts Center $5,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2022
Signature Theatre $8,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
South Florida Youth Symphony $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Spirit Of America $15,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
The Fortune Society $8,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
The Harlem School Of The Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The Tank $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The York Theatre Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Theater Mitu Inc $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Wildaid $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2022
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $10,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2022
Actors Fund Of America $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
African Wildlife Foundation $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
All Stars Project Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Amas Musical Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Animal Aid Inc $10,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2021
Animal Haven $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Animal Medical Center $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Animal Welfare Institute $2,500 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Authors League Fund $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
Autism Society Of The Keys $10,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Support 2021
Ballet Tech Inc $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2021
Broward County Education Fund $20,000 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Cape May Stage $9,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2021
Crossroads Theater $5,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2021
Developing Artists Theatre Co $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Dramatists Guild Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
East Lynne Theatre Company $9,000 West Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2021
Florida Keys Spca $5,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2021
Foundation For The Open Eye $20,000 Margaretville, NY, US General Support 2021
Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary $10,000 Middlebury, CT, US General Support 2021
Girls Write Now Inc $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind $10,000 Smithtown, NY, US General Support 2021
Key West Literary Seminar $15,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2021
Little Shelter Animal Rescue And Adoption Center $10,000 Huntington, NY, US General Support 2021
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Monroe County Education Foundation Inc $5,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2021
Page 73 Productions $40,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $10,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2021
Poets House $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Science Theater Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Shiawasse Arts Center $10,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2021
Shiawasse Humane Society $2,500 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2021
Signature Theatre $9,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Sing For Your Seniors Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
South Florida Youth Symphony $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Stray From The Heart $2,500 Forest Hills, NY, US General Support 2021
The Fortune Society $14,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2021
The Harlem School Of The Arts $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
The Leffell School $10,000 Hartsdale, NY, US General Support 2021
The Public Theater $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
The Tank $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Wildaid $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2021
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $10,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2021
Actors Fund Of America $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Amas Musical Theatre $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Animal Aid Inc $10,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2020
Animal Haven $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Animal Medical Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Animal Welfare Institute $2,500 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Authors League Fund $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Ballet Tech Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Broward County Education Fund $10,000 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Cape May Stage $4,000 Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2020
Children's Rights Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Crossroads Theater $5,000 New Brunswick, NJ, US General Support 2020
Developing Artists Theatre Co $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Dramatists Guild Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
East Lynne Theatre Company $4,000 West Cape May, NJ, US General Support 2020
Giving Back Fund $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2020
Jericho Jewish Center $10,000 Jericho, NY, US General Support 2020
Key West Literary Seminar $10,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2020
Page 73 Productions $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Pioneer School Of Drama Inc $10,000 Danville, KY, US General Support 2020
Poets House $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Science Theater Company $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Shiawasse Arts Center $10,000 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2020
Shiawasse Humane Society $2,500 Owosso, MI, US General Support 2020
Signature Theatre $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
South Florida Youth Symphony $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2020
Stray From The Heart $2,500 Forest Hills, NY, US General Support 2020
Take Stock In Children $5,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2020
The Fortune Society $10,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2020
The National Arts Club $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
The Public Theater $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
The Tank $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $5,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2020
Amas Musical Theatre $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Animal Aid Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2019
Animal Haven $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Animal Medical Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Authors League Fund $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2019
Dramatists Guild Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Florida Children's Theatre $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2019
Key West Literary Seminar $5,000 Key West, FL, US General Support 2019
Page 73 Productions $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2019
Poets House $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
South Florida Youth Symphony $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2019
Stray From The Heart $2,500 Forest Hills, NY, US General Support 2019
The Fortune Society $4,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2019
The National Arts Club $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
The Single Parents Resource Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
The Tank $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary $4,000 High Falls, NY, US General Support 2019
Amas Musical Theatre $100 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
Amas Musical Theatre $100 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
Amas Musical Theatre $250 New York, NY, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 47-6538046
Website N/A
Address 100 MERRICK RD STE 210E Rockville Ctr, NY 11570-4807

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Nancy Friday Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Richard Cepler
Trustee Eric Krebs
Trustee Julie Allen
Trustee Robert Thixton

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.