Make Great Things Happen Foundation
Invitation OnlyClifton Park, New York · EIN 20-6740756 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$500
Total assets$524K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
41% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Educational programming at Ithaca College School of Communication | $5,000 |
| 518 Elevated | Albany, NY | Educational support of academically talented economically challenged students | $4,000 |
| Berkshire Woodworkers Guild | Falls Village, CT | Support of their educational programming. | $4,000 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Educational support of academically talented economically challenged students | $2,568 |
| PJ Library org | Agawam, MA | Support PJ Library programs efforts to provide childrens books to families. | $1,500 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Support of Food bank. | $1,500 |
| Captain Community Human Services | Clifton Park, NY | Support Captains community service and outreach | $1,100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support St. Judes research of deadly diseases. | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Supports of humanitarian food program in response to world wide crisis. | $1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | Support Hudson Valley Community Colleges educational programming | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Furniture Workshop | Philadelphia, PA | Support the efforts to support the education and training of woodworking students. | $1,000 |
| Saratoga Joinery | Saratoga, NY | Support this non profit organization that woodworking classes to provide and expand woodworking skills to the community. | $1,000 |
| RPM Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Support of educational training to young people in artisan crafts of auto preservation and restoration. | $850 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Support of program to provide eye exams and glasses to students. | $750 |
| Shenendehowa Helping Hands Pantry | Clifton Park, NY | Support local community food pantry | $700 |
| Deer Valley Education Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support of Ann Es Clothing Closet and pantry providing food and clothing to the needy | $700 |
| City Mission of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY | Support Feed the Homeless campaign | $650 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | Albany, NY | Support Hungry and Homeless campaign | $650 |
| TDF org | New York, NY | Support educational programs | $500 |
| Albany Med Foundation | Albany, NY | Support of childrens hospital. | $500 |
| Ruff Love Foster Care and Rescue | Thomasville, NC | Support of the foster care and dog rescue organization. | $500 |
| Ronald McDonalds House Charities | Albany, NY | Support of services to families in need. | $500 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | Support of their music education initiatives. | $500 |
| Waste Not | Scottsdale, AZ | To support food pantry | $500 |
| Brooklyn College Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Support educational programming at Brooklyn College | $400 |
| Pace University | Boston, MA | Support educational programming at Pace University | $400 |
| SPCA of the Triad | Greensboro, NC | Support of non-profit animal rescue center. | $250 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Support of their educational programming services. | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support of disasters response programs. | $200 |
| Pets for Vets | Wilmington, NC | Support of our returning veterans. | $200 |
| Family Promise of the Capital Regio | Albany, NY | Support of family services programs. | $200 |
| Clifton Park Halfmoon EmergencyCorp | Clifton Park, NY | Educational support to sustain and develop community outreach program | $200 |
| Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Dept | Clifton Park, NY | Support local community fire department | $200 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Support their museums educational programs. | $179 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington DC, DC | Support educational programming | $150 |
| The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs Corps | Albany, NY | Support the Salvation Army Thanksgiving feeding the homeless programs. | $150 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Support of program and services of the museum. | $110 |
| Open House New York | New York, NY | Support cultural non-profit organization that promotes access to programs and projects in New York City. | $110 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Support the programming and maintenance of Central Park. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,067 | 39 |
| 2024 | $38,320 | 39 |
| 2023 | $38,140 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640829349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6740756
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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