Harry D Forsyth Foundation

EIN 54-1635001 · NY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in VA, NC, CA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harry D Forsyth Foundation based in NY paid 13 grants totaling $57.8K to 13 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7.3K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included VIRGINIA ORGANIZING FOR BELOVED COMMUNITY CVILLE, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION, and LYNCHBURG DAILY BREAD. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,554,576
Giving (latest yr)
$57,750
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
13
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Virginia Organizing for Beloved Community Cville$7,250
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation$7,000
  • Lynchburg Daily Bread$7,000
  • Academy Center of the Arts$5,000
  • Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity$5,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$41,250 · 9 grants
  • North Carolina$7,000 · 1 grant
  • California$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$3,500 · 1 grant
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Virginia Organizing for Beloved Community Cville
Charlottesville, VA
Charitable/scholarship
$7,250
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Winstonsalem, NC
Charitable
$7,000
Lynchburg Daily Bread
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$7,000
Haiti Mission Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Charitable
$5,000
Academy Center of the Arts
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable/scholarship
$5,000
Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$5,000
Richmond Cycling Corps
Richmond, VA
Charitable
$5,000
Pollen Initiative
Alameda, CA
Charitable
$5,000
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
St Paul, MN
Charitable
$3,500
Virginia Center for Creative Arts
Sweet Briar, VA
Charitable/scholarship
$2,500
Washington & Lee University
Lexington, VA
Charitable/scholarship
$2,500
Anne Spencer
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harry D Forsyth Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harry D Forsyth Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $57.8K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7.3K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include VIRGINIA ORGANIZING FOR BELOVED COMMUNITY CVILLE, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION, LYNCHBURG DAILY BREAD, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harry D Forsyth Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harry D Forsyth Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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