Fernleigh Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7027378 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$626K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Cooperstown, NY | General support | $300,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum | Cooperstown, NY | Giving tuesday matching grant & climate control system | $110,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Inc | Gladstone, NJ | Gladstone fund | $100,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA | Cooperstown, NY | General support & in memory of edward gozigian | $35,000 |
| Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital | Cooperstown, NY | John may farm safety fund | $25,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Wellington, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Fenimore Farm & Country Village | Cooperstown, NY | Giving tuesday matching grant | $10,000 |
| Klinkhart Hall Arts Center | Sharon Springs, NY | In memory of douglas plummer | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Dr. clifton and dolores wharton legacy fund, in memory of dr. clifton wharton | $10,000 |
| Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum Inc | Foxboro, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Caridad Center | Boynton Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Albany Medical College | Albany, NY | Thomas M. older endowed scholarship in memory of dr. thomas older | $2,500 |
| Cooperstown Fire Department | Cooperstown, NY | Fireworks fund | $2,000 |
| Hero Fund America Inc | Sharon Spring, NY | 2024 adirondack tour for first responders | $1,000 |
| Ramapo for Children | Rhineback, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $626,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $765,742 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102473
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7027378
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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