Arkell Hall Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Canajoharie, New York, serving the central Mohawk Valley region. The foundation operates as both a direct service provider and grantmaking organization. It owns and operates a licensed adult care facility and maintains senior residential programs while also distributing grants to qualified organizations in its service area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$83.9M
+16.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$640K
+184.6% YoY
Grant Count
39
+85.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+53.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation maintains multi-purpose senior citizen residential and service facilities in Canajoharie, NY, and engages in general local giving with emphasis on:
- Higher education, including scholarship funds
- Hospitals and health services
- Social services, including youth agencies
- Community facilities and programs
- Arts and culture
- Human services and youth development
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $3,000 to $200,000 median, with recent grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation maintains a grant program but does not provide public details about the application process on its website. Interested organizations must contact the foundation directly.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Canajoharie, New York and the central Mohawk Valley region, with support extending to various cities including Albany and Syracuse.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $71.9 million (as of 2023)
Annual Revenue: $3.23 million (2023)
Annual Expenses: $2.71 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $135,000 (2023)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since September 1961
Incorporation: Founded in 1940 by benefactor Ms. Bertelle Arkell Barbour; incorporated in 1948 in New York
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $83,859,697 | $71,947,283 | $70,485,413 |
| Revenue | $8,141,674 | $3,225,155 | $2,528,774 |
| Expenses | $3,296,165 | $2,708,339 | $3,977,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,235,935 | $3,287,511 | $3,484,270 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,375,608 | $2,437,070 | $1,802,401 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,520,926 | $3,270,925 | $3,423,704 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Joseph Santangelo – President (40 hours/week, $120,000 annual compensation)
- Jennifer Jones – Hall Director (40 hours/week, $125,000 annual compensation)
- Melanie Shibley – Business Administrator (40 hours/week, $82,000 annual compensation)
- Charles Tallent – Treasurer
- Ron Limoncelli – Vice President
- William Smith – Trustee
- Roberta Winsman – Trustee
- Carol Edwards – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SANTANGELO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $120,000 |
| CHARLES TALLENT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RON LIMONCELLI | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA WINSMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROL EDWARDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELANIE SHIBLEY | BUSINESS ADM | 40 | $82,000 |
Contact Information
Main Office: 68 Front Street Canajoharie, NY 13317 Phone: 518-673-5417 Website: www.arkell.org
Arkell Hall Adult Home: 55 Montgomery Street Canajoharie, NY 13317 Phone: 518-673-5514
Arkell Center and Senior Apartments: 2 Maple Avenue Canajoharie, NY 13317 Phone: 518-673-4408
Contact Person: Melanie Shibley (melanie@arkell.org)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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