Altman Foundation
The Altman Foundation is a New York–based private foundation that supports education, health, strengthening communities, cultural engagement, and services to not-for-profits. Its website lists recent grants, program areas, trustees and staff, and provides guidance for grant seekers including a grant portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York City–focused nonprofit working in education, youth development, health, workforce development, community services, or nonprofit capacity building that seeks programmatic or operating support and can demonstrate local impact.
Good Fit
- • Programs primarily based in or serving New York City or nearby communities
- • Requests for program support, capacity building, or flexible operating funds
- • Budget and request size consistent with observed awards (typical grants often fall between $25K and $250K)
- • Evidence of measurable outcomes and alignment with the foundation’s stated priority areas (education, health, community strengthening, arts)
- • Willingness to engage with program staff and provide reporting
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York: roughly 97% of dollars in the latest year went to NY organizations despite grants recorded in seven states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 180–201 distinct recipients per year across three years, with low dollar concentration (top one ~2%, top five ~8%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes public grant guidelines and a grant portal on the website, a named grants manager and program officers, and a substantial number of new grantees in the latest year (about 67), so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
