William S Paley Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJefferson Valley, New York · EIN 13-6085929 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $100,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,050,106 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Gjg grant | $2,000,000 |
| Greenpark Foundation | Jefferson Valley, NY | Paley park - program support | $1,306,833 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | Capital pledge | $533,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Paley televison festival | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $110,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | Paley art center | $100,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | Innovation | $100,000 |
| Madison Sq Boys Girls Club Foundati | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Santa Monica Temple Association Con | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Trilateral Commission North America | Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Library of Congress | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Long Beach Island Foundation | Long Beach Township, NJ | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Clean Sober Streets Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Washington Project for the Art | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Strategic International | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Coalition for Homeless Vet | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Rockfeller University | New York, NY | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| West Hill Pond Association | West Hartford, CT | General operating support | $12,500 |
| American Academy in Berlin | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tomlinson Middle School PTA | Fairfield, CT | Art department | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Dept of ophthalmology | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Veterans Yoga Project | Alameda, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($150,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | General program | $1,283,612 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Pcm 2nd floor theatre | $1,000,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | General operating support | $678,428 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Paley television festival | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $110,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Wsp hollywood historic trust - walk of fame | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,239,939 | 41 |
| 2023 | $38,417,470 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6085929
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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