The Vincent & Harriet Palisano
The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and medical research, primarily through scholarships and grants. Its mission focuses on enhancing educational opportunities in Western New York, as evidenced by its funding for various educational institutions, including colleges and high schools, as well as contributions to cancer research and library support. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including students, educational organizations, and cultural institutions, reflecting a commitment to both education and community health.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Western New York educational institution, scholarship program, local college or medical research charity with an existing local profile or relationship.
Good Fit
- • Located in Western New York or serving that community
- • Request aligns with scholarships, educational programs, library support, or cancer/medical research
- • Request size fits mid-to-low grant levels (single-year awards in the low thousands to a few tens of thousands)
- • Has a local reputation or prior contact with foundation trustees or administrators
Geography
Observed grantmaking is confined to New York, with all recorded grants going to Western New York organizations.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 21 distinct recipients across colleges, high schools, a philharmonic, and a cancer research beneficiary, indicating a broad mix of independent local recipients despite some dollar concentration among the largest grants.
New Applicants
Across three observed years the foundation repeatedly funds the same set of local recipients (the latest year shows no new recipients), so behavioral evidence points to a relationship-driven pattern; although a rolling submission route and contact info exist, observed turnover is minimal and entry for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
