Peggy Mcgrath Rockefeller Foundation
Stone House Grain (stonehousegrain.com) is the operational website for Stone House Farm in Hudson, NY; third-party records (ProPublica, InfluenceWatch, Asia Society) identify the Peggy McGrath Rockefeller Foundation as operating under the Stone House Grain/Stone House Farm name. The site describes organic grain production, an on‑farm mill and feed products, and provides contact details and a Hudson, NY address.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized local nonprofits or community groups in Columbia County/nearby New York towns working on community services, conservation, food access, libraries or local emergency services.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Hudson-area New York or nearby towns.
- • Provides local community services, food pantry support, conservation or library services.
- • Seeks modest general operating support or small program grants in the $500–$5,000 range.
- • Has local visibility or prior informal relationship with foundation leadership or trustees.
Geography
Giving is tightly focused on New York towns around Hudson: about 98% of grant dollars stayed in-state with only a very small out-of-state share, so the observed footprint is locally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct independent recipients across libraries, food pantries, land conservancy, fire companies and community groups, and recipients shifted year-to-year with no repeats, indicating a broad local recipient mix for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited but the latest year funded many new organizations while the foundation also states it only funds preselected applicants; that mix suggests unfamiliar local groups can be included, but there is no clear open application pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
