The Millman-harris-romano Foundation
The Millman-Harris-Romano Foundation (MHR Foundation) is a Poughkeepsie, NY private foundation established in 2001 that supports arts, education and human services. The organization's website lists board members, past grantees, contact details (10 Circular Road, Poughkeepsie, NY) and basic grant guidelines.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid local nonprofits in the Hudson Valley working in arts, education, libraries, or community human services with programs that serve Poughkeepsie-area communities.
Good Fit
- • Primary program work is located in Poughkeepsie or Dutchess County, NY.
- • Programmatic focus on arts, literacy, education, local community services, or environmental education.
- • Requests are for modest, project-based support in the typical $250–$25,000 range.
- • Ability to submit a concise letter of inquiry and demonstrate visible local impact or partnerships.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly local: roughly 96% of dollars went to New York and the latest year’s grants were concentrated in the Hudson Valley despite a small out-of-state presence.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 19 distinct recipients across arts, libraries, education, environment and human services, and most of those recipients appear independent rather than affiliated.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—14 new recipients appeared in the latest year—so new entrants have been funded; however the foundation publicly states it funds preselected applicants and emphasizes an invitation/LOI path, so entry is plausible but selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
