The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Catskill, New York. The foundation is supported by the Bank of Greene County, a community bank founded in 1889 that serves the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that benefit residents throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.9M
-25.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$556K
+32.1% YoY
Grant Count
451
+26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+4.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bank of Greene County reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Health and wellness
- Housing for low- and moderate-income individuals
- Human services and social and civic services
- Education
- Support for economically disadvantaged people
Priority is given to requests for specific funding purposes.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made over 300 additional grants totaling $352,245 in recent years.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $100 to $50,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the Hudson Valley and Capital Region of New York, with particular emphasis on company operations areas including:
Cairo, Catskill, Copake, Coxsackie, Germantown, Ghent, Greenville, Hudson, Kingston, Ravena, Tannersville, Valatie, Waterford, West Coxsackie, Westerlo, and Woodstock, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $8,865,815 (2025)
Annual Giving: $556,045 (2025)
Total Revenues: $1,165,416 (2025)
Total Expenses: $596,427 (2025)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2025)
The foundation maintains no employees and operates as a private foundation.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,865,815 | $11,848,394 | $11,045,928 |
| Revenue | $1,165,416 | $645,437 | $4,801,488 |
| Expenses | $596,427 | $518,727 | $371,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $556,045 | $420,931 | $300,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,165,416 | $645,437 | $4,501,488 |
| Distributable Amount | $546,128 | $537,674 | $428,401 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bank of Greene County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Albany County Rural Housing Alliance ($10,000), Arc Mid-hudson (formerly the Arc of Ulster-greene) ($2,500), Benedictine Health Foundation ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23ARTS INITIATIVE INC (FRIENDS OF THE ORPHEUM SOCIETY) TANNERSVILLE, NY | TO SUPPORT PIANO PROGRAMS OFFERED IN TANNERSVILLE | $100 |
| A B SHAW FIRE COMPANY CLAVERACK, NY | TO PURCHASE NECESSARY TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT THAT IS UP TO DATE | $1,000 |
| ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILY COALITION OF NEW YORK NEW PALTZ, NY | TO SUPPORT ADOPTIVE, FOSTER AND KINSHIP FAMILIES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION | $100 |
| ALAN DEVOE BIRD CLUB INC CHATHAM, NY | TO SUPORT THE RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF TWO EDUCATION KIOSKS AT THE 150-ACRE POWELL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN OLD CHATHAM | $100 |
| ALBANY BARN ALBANY, NY | TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL YOUTH IN VARIOUS ARTISTIC MEDIUMS | $100 |
| ALBANY COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ALBANY, NY | TO HELP WITH FUNDING FOR THE "ART MEETS HISTORY: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS" | $1,000 |
| ALBANY COUNTY RURAL HOUSING ALLIANCE VOORHEESVILLE, NY | NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS | $10,000 |
| ALIGHT CENTER HUDSON, NY | TO FURTHER SERVE THE FAMIILIES IN COLUMBIA, GREENE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS WITH EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS | $1,000 |
| ALTAMONT FAIR ALTAMONT, NY | TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE FAIR COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER COHOES, NY | TO HELP FUN THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S TROY/COLUMBIA/GREENE | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald Gibson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD GIBSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | — | — |
| MICHELLE M PLUMMER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAVID H JENKINS DVM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHARLES H SCHAEFER ESQ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAY P CAHALAN | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PETER HOGAN CPA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CYNTHIA DUPILKA | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SUSAN TIMAN | SECRETARY, VP, E-COMM | — | — |
| TEJRAJ HADA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN ANTALEK | EXECUTIVE VP | — | — |
| KAY SCARSELLI | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NICK BARZEE | SVP, CFO | — | — |
| CHRIS CANNUCCIARI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIMOTHY PENK | SVP, CAO | — | — |
| SCOTT HOUGHTALING | SVP, CHIEF CREDIT & BANKING OFFICER | — | — |
| ALICIA MOIR | VP & CONTROLER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Bank of Greene County announced small business recovery grants to local nonprofit organizations, with the foundation distributing $534,000 to nonprofits in the region. The foundation continues to actively support housing initiatives, education, and community services throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.
Bank of Greene County announces small business recovery grants to local foodContact Information
Address: 302 Main Street, P.O. Box 470, Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: 518-943-2600
Website: www.thebankofgreenecounty.com
EIN: 14-1810419
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bank of Greene County fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Arts and culture • Health and wellness • Housing for low- and moderate-income individuals • Human services and social and civic services • Education • Support for economically disadvantaged people Priority is given to requests for specific funding purposes.
How do I apply for a grant from Bank of Greene County?
**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $100 to $50,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made grants totaling $556,045 in 2025, with recent recipients including: • Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation: $50,000 (First Time Home Buyers Program for Columbia, Greene, Albany, Ulster, and Rensselaer Counties) and $20,000 (Necessary Home Repairs) • Albany County Rural Housing Alliance: $10,000 (Necessary Home Repairs) The foundation has made over 300 additional grants totalin…
Where does Bank of Greene County make grants?
The foundation focuses on the Hudson Valley and Capital Region of New York, with particular emphasis on company operations areas including: Cairo, Catskill, Copake, Coxsackie, Germantown, Ghent, Greenville, Hudson, Kingston, Ravena, Tannersville, Valatie, Waterford, West Coxsackie, Westerlo, and Woodstock, New York.
What size grants does Bank of Greene County award?
In 2025, Bank of Greene County awarded 451 grants totaling $556K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bank of Greene County required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Bank of Greene County reported a distributable amount of $546K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bank of Greene County's EIN?
Bank of Greene County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1810419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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