Durston Sanford Tr Uw 16-228080
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting general charitable purposes. It primarily funds a variety of causes, including cultural heritage, community service, historical preservation, and human services. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing community well-being and preserving historical and cultural institutions, with notable support for organizations such as the Trustees of Phillips Academy and various community foundations in New York. Its funding activities reflect a focus on both educational and community-oriented initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits in the Syracuse/Onondaga County area (or a long-standing out-of-state partner like the named MA recipient) working in cultural heritage, historical preservation, community services, or local human services.
Good Fit
- • Located in Syracuse/central New York or already partnered with a current grantee.
- • Mission focused on cultural heritage, historical preservation, community services, or local human services.
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a current grantee or the community foundation listed as a recipient.
- • Asking for one-time grants in the typical award range (under ~$50K).
- • Track record of repeat funding or multi-year collaboration with the foundation’s circle.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in New York (Syracuse) but includes a recurring out-of-state grant in Massachusetts; two states are represented with a clear majority of dollars staying in NY.
Recipient Variety
The latest years show seven distinct independent recipients (museums, service providers, a community foundation and an educational institution), but most grantees are repeat recipients and dollars are highly concentrated among the top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation’s filings and default application state that it only funds preselected recipients and there is little history of new entrants in recent years (only one new recipient in the latest year), so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain access without a relationship or introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
