Gladys And Roland Harriman Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers around general support for a wide range of organizations, particularly in the areas of community services, education, health, human services, and cultural institutions. The foundation supports nonprofits that focus on youth development, conservation, and cultural heritage, reflecting a commitment to social welfare and community improvement. It primarily serves organizations across the United States, with a notable emphasis on those located in New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) seeking general operating support with a demonstrated track record, preferably with programs aligned to community, education, health, cultural, or conservation work; applicants in New York or in states already funded are especially aligned.
Good Fit
- • U.S. 501(c)(3) status with copy available.
- • Request framed as general operating support or broad program support.
- • Clear short written summary in letter form plus funding needs and budget.
- • Programmatic fit with community services, education, health, museums, or conservation.
- • Capacity to manage mid-size grants (many grants in $25k–$250k range and some larger).
- • Willingness to build a multi-year relationship and provide stewardship if funded.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached about 15 states; while New York received roughly 42% of dollars, more than half of funding went out of state, indicating a multi-state (national) footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made roughly 96–99 grants to as many distinct recipients each year across multiple sectors, showing a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports entry by unfamiliar applicants: filings show 25 new grantees in 2024 and 50 in 2023, and the foundation publishes letter-based request instructions and an October 1 deadline rather than limiting support to preselected entities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
