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William & Sheila Konar Foundation

W HENRIETTA, NY · EIN 222434846 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$10.0M
expenses
$961K
net assets
$133.1M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that makes grants to nonprofit organizations primarily in the Rochester area and beyond. Supports a diverse portfolio including health research, Jewish community services, housing, education, and cultural initiatives. Funded recipients such as the Alzheimer's Association, University of Rochester, and US Holocaust Museum in 2024.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Combating Antisemitism and Holocaust Education
Funds initiatives at the US Holocaust Museum to address denial and antisemitism
Community Engagement and Media
Supports civic assemblies and journalism through grants to Common Ground Foundation and WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
Education and Youth Development
Supports educational access and youth programs, including Step to College at University of Rochester and youth outreach through HOPE585
Health Services Research Initiative
Supports research in health services, including funding for the Alzheimer's Association and cancer research at Dana Farber Institute
Regional Revitalization and Economic Development
Grants to Greater Rochester Housing Project and Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation for housing, economic gardening, and regional development
Support for Jewish Community Services
Funds organizations such as Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and Jewish Family Services to support mental wellness, family services, and community preparedness
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Life and Security Support 2 activities
    • Funding antisemitism education and denial initiatives
      Funds the US Holocaust Museum to support the Denial & Antisemitism Initiative, which addresses Holocaust denial and rising antisemitism through education and public programming.
    • Funding support services for Jewish families
      Funds Jewish Family Services to provide educational supplies, mental wellness programs, and future preparedness initiatives for Jewish families in need.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding cancer research through biobank infrastructure
      Funds the Dana Farber Cancer Institute to support a biobank that enables innovative cancer research and improves patient care through data and tissue collection.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding civic engagement through citizen assemblies
      Funds the Common Ground Foundation Inc to support the Millcreek citizen assembly, a participatory democracy initiative engaging residents in community decision-making.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding college access programs for youth
      Funds the University of Rochester East EPO to support the Step to College program, which helps students prepare for and access higher education.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding community programs for vulnerable youth
      Funds HOPE585 Inc to support the Community of Hope program, which provides services and resources to vulnerable youth in the Greater Rochester area.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding economic development and business support programs
      Funds the Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation to support the Economic Gardening Program and general program operations, aimed at growing local businesses and strengthening the regional economy.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general program operations at JCC of Greater Rochester
      Funds the JCC of Greater Rochester to support general program operations, which may include recreational, educational, and cultural programming for the community.
  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding health services research for Alzheimer's
      Funds the Alzheimer's Association to support the Health Services Research Initiative, which advances understanding of care delivery and outcomes for Alzheimer's patients.
  • Public Media Funding 1 activity
    • Funding journalism initiatives through public media
      Funds WXXI Public Broadcasting Council to support a journalism initiative that enhances local news coverage and public information.
  • Centralized Community Federation Support 1 activity
    • Funding program services through Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
      Funds the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester to support a range of community program services, likely including social services, education, and cultural initiatives within the Jewish community.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Funding regional revitalization through housing initiatives
      Funds the Greater Rochester Housing Project to support regional revitalization efforts focused on housing development and neighborhood improvement.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.01M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue
Investment income$3.86M39%
Other revenue$5.67M
expenses
Total expenses$961K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5.88M
balance sheet
Total assets$133.12M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$133.12M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DONALD NOWILL — Trustee, Hours - As Required
  • HOWARD KONAR — Trustee, Hours - As Required
  • Jeremy Konar — Trustee, Hours - As Required
  • Lawrence Fine — Trustee, Hours - As Required
  • RACHAEL GUTTENBERG — Trustee, Hours - As Required
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Alzheimer's Association Partner — Funded for the Health Services Research Initiative
  • Common Ground Foundation Inc Partner — Funded for the Millcreek citizen assembly
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Funded for a biobank supporting innovative cancer research and care
  • Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation Partner — Funded for the Economic Gardening Program and general program support
  • Greater Rochester Housing Project Partner — Funded for regional revitalization efforts
  • HOPE585 Inc Partner — Funded for the Community of Hope program supporting vulnerable youth
  • JCC of Greater Rochester Partner — Funded for general program support
  • Jewish Family Services Partner — Funded for services supporting Jewish families, mental wellness, and future preparedness
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester Partner — Funded to support program services
  • US Holocaust Museum Partner — Funded for the Denial & Antisemitism Initiative
  • University of Rochester East EPO Partner — Funded for the Step to College program
  • WXXI Public Broadcasting Council Partner — Funded for a journalism initiative