Our Grantees

We are proud to support these exceptional organizations that are making a difference in their communities every day.

20

Years of Giving

$10.9M

2023 Grant Funding

53

2023 Grant Recipients

You can explore a selection of active and past grants in our database below. Please refer to the Foundation’s 990-PFs for a complete list of grants.

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2023, Florida
I/DD
Arc Broward Transition and Employment Programs, and Infrastructure Improvements and Staff Retention Efforts Arc Broward helps people with disabilities and other life challenges thrive in their communities, supporting children and adults in three core areas: Children’s Division (pre-school, after-school), Adult Division (group homes, adult day programs), and Workforce Division (transition and employment programs). 2023 Florida $450,000 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Best Buddies Florida Jobs Program in South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties) Best Buddies is a global nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with I/DD. 2023 Florida $150,000 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Best Buddies New York Jobs Program in New York City and the Launch of BBNY's Pre-ETS Program Best Buddies is a global nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with I/DD. 2023 New York $175,000 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Bridges to Work New York City Program Bridges from School to Work is a national nonprofit organization that helps young people with disabilities prepare for and succeed in the workforce. 2023 New York $77,500 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Brooklyn Law School Disability and Civil Rights Clinic The AIDD Law Clinic has a dual goal of providing legal services to people with I/DD and immersing BLS students in disability law and advocacy. 2023 New York $402,285 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Broward Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Programming for Individuals with I/DD The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is the largest multi-venue performing arts center in South Florida, offering a wide variety of performances, concerts, events, and educational programs, including those for audiences with I/DD. 2023 Florida $100,000 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Children's Aid General Operating Expenses Children’s Aid supports the growth and development of children in high-needs neighborhoods from birth through college and career, providing wraparound supports and holistic services to address a range of needs, helping children and youth achieve academically, possess strong social-emotional skills, lead healthy lives, and live in safe and supportive homes. 2023 New York $600,000 I/DD
2023, New York
Medical
Children's Cancer Association (JoyRx) JoyRx's NYC Expansion JoyRx's Music, Mentorship, and Nature programs transform the pediatric healthcare experience, creating feel-good moments for children and lifting their moods to relieve the sadness, anxiety, and isolation experienced during lengthy treatments and hospitalizations. 2023 New York $66,000 Medical
2023, Florida
Medical
Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center TAFT Program CDTC is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive medical care, dental care, developmental services (including early intervention), and case management to medically fragile infants, children, adolescents, and women with disabilities and chronic illness in Broward County. 2023 Florida $220,386 Medical
2023, New York
I/DD
CO/LAB Theater Group General Operating Expenses CO/LAB provides individuals with developmental disabilities with a creative and social outlet through theater arts through weekly theater classes, residencies, workshops, and professional development opportunities for community partners. 2023 New York $55,000 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Cooke School and Institute Transition to Life Program Cooke School is a private, non-profit school in New York City serving students with I/DD from kindergarten through age 22. The organization also operates the Cooke Institute to provide professional development and training to special education teachers. 2023 New York $328,943 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Daniel's Music Foundation General Operating Expenses Daniel's Music Foundation empowers people with I/DD and physical disabilities through music, socialization, and performance by providing free music classes, private lessons, field trips, events, and other services. 2023 New York $75,000 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Els for Autism Adult Service Programs The Els Center of Excellence, located in Jupiter, FL, serving children, teens, and adults with I/DD through direct service programming (social/recreational, employment, day programs), therapy, and research. The campus also hosts two independent charter schools for students with I/DD. 2023 Florida $385,000 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida General Operating Expenses Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) is dedicated to providing therapeutic riding and equine activities to children and adults with special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally and emotionally. 2023 Florida $75,000 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Florida Atlantic University - Academy for Community Inclusion Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI) FAU ACI is a college program for high school graduates who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 2023 Florida $147,574 I/DD
2023, Florida
I/DD
Florida Atlantic University - CARD Little Owls and Black/African American Outreach Initiative FAU CARD provides free consultation, technical assistance, training, and public education to individuals with autism and/or related disabilities, their families, educators, employers, and community members. 2023 Florida $204,141 I/DD
2023, New York
I/DD
Gallop NYC General Operating Expenses GallopNYC is a non-profit organization with multiple locations through NYC that provides therapeutic horseback riding programs to people with disabilities, including I/DD, helping to improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being. 2023 New York $150,000 I/DD
2023, Florida
Gilda's Club of South Florida General Operating Expenses Gilda's Club South Florida is focused on increasing the health and well-being of people affected by cancer by providing free evidence-based support groups, education, mind/body workshops, social connections, and resources and referrals. 2023 Florida $70,000
2023, New York
Medical
Healthy Humor, Inc. Red Nose Docs at Harlem Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center, and Bronxcare Health System Healthy Humor uses healthcare clowning to bring joy and laughter to hospitalized children and their families. The organization's flagship program, Red Nose Docs, deploys professional performers to hospitals, using play to connect with and entertain young patients. 2023 New York $350,000 Medical
2023, New York
I/DD
HeartShare Human Services of New York ArtShare HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, through education, life skills and vocational training, employment, residential, case management, recreational, individual and family supports, and health care services. 2023 New York $180,531 I/DD