Night Heron Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable initiatives. Its mission focuses on education, community service, health-related charities, and science advocacy, as evidenced by its funding of programs such as summer enrichment, capital campaigns for health facilities, and research endowments. The foundation serves diverse populations through grants to organizations that address food insecurity, promote educational opportunities, and support health services. While it primarily funds organizations in New York, it also extends its support to initiatives in Massachusetts and Illinois.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized arts, education, health, or science organizations (or local capital campaign efforts) with an existing relationship or credible introduction and a presence in New York or nearby states.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York (or nearby state) or serving Long Island communities.
- • Running a capital campaign, research endowment, science advocacy project, or requesting general operating support.
- • Established organization with capacity to manage six-figure or high-five-figure grants.
- • Has an existing connection to the foundation’s trustees, board, or previously funded partners.
Geography
Observed giving is regional: two states received funds in 2024, but 84% of dollars were directed to New York, indicating a strong New York concentration with some out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 5 distinct recipients in 2024 and between 6–12 in prior years, showing a moderate spread of independent organizations even though dollars are concentrated in a few large grants.
New Applicants
Application information explicitly indicates grants are only to preselected organizations (invitation-only); while a small number of new recipients appear each year, there is no public path for unfamiliar applicants to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
