The Carroll And Milton Petrie
The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking foundation based in Brooklyn, NY that supports colleges, universities, and nonprofits to improve higher education and career outcomes for low-income New Yorkers. The site includes the foundation's mission, history, staff and board, financials, and grantmaking priorities. Contact information lists 15 Metrotech Center, Suite 731 and [email protected].
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Colleges, universities, or NYC-based nonprofits working to improve postsecondary access, student emergency supports, workforce pathways, or career outcomes for low-income New Yorkers.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves New York students or CUNY campuses.
- • Programs focused on student emergency funds, postsecondary advising, career pathways, or work-based learning.
- • Capacity to manage six-figure grants or multi-year program support.
- • Track record of measurable postsecondary or career outcomes.
- • Existing collaborations with higher-education institutions or citywide education initiatives.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly New York–focused (about 89% of dollars) but grants span a handful of other states, consistent with a state-level/regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (47 distinct grantees) covering colleges, foundations, and education nonprofits; dollar concentration is moderate but does not indicate a tiny recipient circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees in the latest year (35 new recipients), but the foundation publicly states funding is by preselection and the grantee portal is invitation-only, so unsolicited applicants have a limited visible path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
