Bank of Greene County
Bank of Greene County is a private foundation based in Catskill, New York. Its Charitable Foundation, established in 1998, makes grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations serving communities in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.
Key facts about Bank of Greene County
In short: Bank of Greene County gave $556K across 451 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 14-1810419
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $556,045
- Grants made (2025)
- 451
- Average grant
- $1,233
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,865,815
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualifying nonprofit organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The stated annual application period is December 1 through January 15.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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.
How Bank of Greene County gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 157% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated grant areas include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, culture and the arts, and housing for low- and moderate-income individuals. Its guidelines describe support for nonprofit organizations seeking to acquire or expand facilities, purchase supplies or equipment, or develop or expand programs.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Community Action of Greene County says it empowers disadvantaged individuals and families through advocacy and person-centered services, including a food pantry, domestic violence services, and weatherization assistance. Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium says its mission is to improve healthcare access and support the health and well-being of people in its rural community. Rensselaer County Housing Resources says it connects individuals and families with resources and knowledge to live in desirable homes and create sustainable communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 451 grants totaling $556,045. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The 2025 filing’s largest grants included $50,000 to Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation for a first-time home buyers program serving five counties, and $50,000 to Ulster County for its Better Homes for All program and necessary home repairs for low-income seniors. Other examples included $25,000 to Columbia Memorial Health Foundation for a gala and $20,000 to Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation for necessary home repairs.
The Foundation’s December 1, 2025 announcement described $534,000 in funding for that cycle, with approved applicants expected to receive funds after May 1, 2026. That cycle has passed. The Foundation says it has awarded more than $4 million since its inception.
Review Cycle
The stated annual application period is December 1 through January 15.
How to Apply
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualifying nonprofit organizations. Its annual application period is December 1 through January 15, and directors review completed applications. The website says decisions are made in March; the guidelines say the Foundation will endeavor to process complete applications within 90 days after the application period closes. Applicants should submit a cover letter on organizational letterhead stating the requested amount, purpose, tax ID or EIN, and contact details; an IRS determination letter for 501(c)(3) status; a brief description of the organization’s purpose, history, and financial summary; a list of current officers and directors; and a list of other supporting organizations and significant funding sources. The filing’s application instructions also call for current and preceding-year budgets, forward outlook, prior Foundation grant and application history, and details on support received from other organizations and foundations. Incomplete applications are not considered. The Foundation generally does not support individuals, political candidates, religious purposes, seminars or conferences, endowments, or activities that financially benefit the Bank or its affiliates; its website notes extraordinary circumstances as an exception.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its service area as the Capital Region and Hudson Valley in New York. The 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in New York State. Listed 2025 grants went to organizations in communities including Catskill, Hudson, Kingston, Albany, and Voorheesville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 451 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2021) to $556K (2025). In 2025 it made 451 grants totaling $556K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation ($71K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,089 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,085 grants of 1,089 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Catskill, NY | First time home buyers program for Columbia, Greene, Albany, Ulster, and Rensselaer counties | $50,000 |
| Ulster County Kingston, NY | To use for the Ulster county better homes for all program and to help with necessary home repairs for low-income seniors in Ulster county | $50,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Health Foundation Hudson, NY | GALA | $25,000 |
| Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Catskill, NY | Necessary Home Repairs | $20,000 |
| Albany County Rural Housing Alliance Voorheesville, NY | Necessary Home Repairs | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Office for the Aging Hudson, NY | Necessary Home Repairs | $10,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Health Foundation Hudson, NY | To make investments for the hudson and greene medical arts campuses and development of an ambulatory surgical center | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Catskill Catskill, NY | To purchase new plant containers, new liners and plants for the upcoming spring season | $5,500 |
| Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium Inc Hudson, NY | To Support the Community Cancer Funds ("The Funds") | $5,000 |
| Community Action of Greene County Inc Catskill, NY | Emergency Food Pantry | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,865,815 | $1,165,416 | $596,427 | $556,045 | 451 |
| 2024 | $11,848,394 | $645,437 | $518,727 | $420,931 | 356 |
| 2023 | $11,045,928 | $4,801,488 | $371,859 | $301,150 | 280 |
| 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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald Gibson as President and CEO; Jay P. Cahalan as Chairman and Director; Cynthia Dupilka as Vice President; Susan Timan as Secretary, Vice President, and E-Commerce; and John Antalek as Executive Vice President. It also lists Michelle M. Plummer, David H. Jenkins, DVM, Charles H. Schaefer, Esq., Peter Hogan, CPA, and Tejraj Hada as directors.
Bank of Greene County is led by Donald Gibson, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Gibson
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jay P. Cahalan
Chairman & Director
Director → Chairman & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles H. Schaefer Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David H. Jenkins Dvm
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle M. Plummer
Director
Treasurer, CFO, COO & Executive Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peter Hogan CPA
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tejraj Hada
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Chris Cannucciari
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Cynthia Dupilka
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Timan
Secretary, Vice President & E-Comm
Secretary, Assistant Vice President & E-Comm → Secretary, Vice President & E-Comm, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Antalek
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kay Scarselli
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Barzee
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alicia Moir
Vice President & Controler
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Houghtaling
Senior Vice President, Chief Credit & Banking Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Timothy Penk
Senior Vice President & CAO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Stephen Nelson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Teirai Hada (2023) — Director
- Former: John Olivett (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Slutzky (2021–2022) — Chairman - As Needed
- Former: Perry Lasher (2021) — Executive Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Bank Of Greene County Operation Ctr
Mailing address: PO Box 470, Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: (518) 943-2600
Website: https://thebankofgreenecounty.com
Frequently asked questions about Bank of Greene County
How much does Bank of Greene County give each year?
Bank of Greene County gave $556K across 451 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $421K across 356 grants.
What is Bank of Greene County's typical grant size?
Bank of Greene County's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,233, across 451 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bank of Greene County give grants?
Bank of Greene County gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (56 grants), Kingston, NY (31 grants), Catskill, NY (24 grants) and Chatham, NY (23 grants).
Does Bank of Greene County give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Bank of Greene County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 451) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Necessary Home Repairs" (4 grants).
Who are Bank of Greene County's largest grantees?
Bank of Greene County's largest 2025 grantees include Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation ($71,000 across 3 grants), Ulster County ($50,000) and Columbia Memorial Health Foundation ($38,500 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bank of Greene County?
Bank of Greene County reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $556K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bank of Greene County fund?
The Foundation’s stated grant areas include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, culture and the arts, and housing for low- and moderate-income individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bank of Greene County?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualifying nonprofit organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Bank of Greene County accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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