The William C Bullitt Foundation Incorporated
The William C. Bullitt Foundation is a New York–based private grantmaking foundation (founded 2007) that supports the well‑being of people, society, and the natural environment. The site lists board and staff, mission/areas of interest, a list of grants, and a contact page. The foundation’s site explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited applications.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized nonprofit working in children/community services, civic engagement, or conservation with an established track record and existing connections or endorsements into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Program alignment with the foundation’s stated areas: children/community services, civic engagement, or conservation.
- • Established history and measurable program results appropriate for grants in the $10K–$50K range (median around $20K).
- • Geographic work in New York or demonstrated regional partnerships connected to current grantees.
- • Introductions, referrals, or partnerships with organizations already funded by the foundation.
Geography
Grants were made across about eleven states in the latest year, with the largest share of dollars concentrated in New York (about 35%) but recipients in many other states as well.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 45 distinct grantees across multiple issue areas, indicating a broad set of independent recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited applications and filings mark grants as 'preselected'; observed newcomer activity is limited (six new grantees in 2024, with about an 87% returning rate), suggesting entry by invitation or network rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
