Cohoes Savings Foundation
Cohoes Savings Foundation is a private foundation based in Ballston Spa, New York. It supports charitable organizations whose work benefits communities in and around the City of Cohoes and serves religious, charitable, or educational purposes. Its 2025 filing reports grants for health care, disability services, education, literacy, and the arts, among other purposes.
Cohoes Savings Foundation at a glance
In short: Cohoes Savings Foundation gave $186K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,930
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,469
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,707,225
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cohoes Savings Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A concept application form is available upon request. Awards are limited to organizations described in section 501(c)(3) that have established a charitable fund to which donor contributions are deductible. Applicants must provide written confirmation that donated funds will be used exclusively for the benefit of communities in and around Cohoes and for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Cohoes Savings Foundation
Mailing address: 100 Saratoga Blvd Suite 37M, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 207-7522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cohoes Savings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Disability Services ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing’s stated award restrictions require funds to benefit communities in and around the City of Cohoes.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cohoes Savings Foundation gives
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $186K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Disability Services Albany, NY | To increase access to health care for disabled individuals. | $20,000 |
| Triadd Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY | Improve Supports and Services for People with Disabilities | $20,000 |
| Hudson Headwaters Health Network Queensbury, NY | Scholarships in Collaboration with SUNY Adirondack | $16,000 |
| Lifeplan NY Inc Clifton Park, NY | Support and Enhance Educational and Training Programs | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Hospital and the Eddy Foundation Albany, NY | Sponsor Pocketalker Devices for Individuals with Hearing Impairments. | $9,500 |
| World Awareness Childrens Museum Glens Falls, NY | Educational Programs Through Interactive Exhibitions | $9,180 |
| Arthritis Foundation Washington, DC | Walk to Cure Arthritis. | $9,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Troy, NY | Program Sponsor. | $7,500 |
| Seagle Festival Schroon Lake, NY | Sponsor Opera Program. | $7,500 |
| Colonie Senior Service Center Inc Albany, NY | Warmth of Winter Event & Fashion Show Fundraiser. | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,707,225 | $292,915 | $331,068 | $185,930 | 34 | $292,910 | $254,757 | $266,623 |
| 2024 | $5,312,161 | $238,128 | $252,922 | $118,275 | 32 | $223,746 | $208,952 | $251,759 |
| 2023 | $4,877,001 | $208,170 | $232,366 | $109,050 | 37 | $206,388 | $182,191 | $224,866 |
| 2022 | $4,478,281 | $1,112,720 | $248,712 | $109,300 | 37 | $221,055 | $1,085,063 | $218,720 |
| 2021 | $5,366,061 | $218,454 | $249,925 | $134,150 | 41 | $218,457 | $62,250 | $241,739 |
| 2020 | $4,586,872 | $115,201 | $215,582 | $112,815 | 1 | — | $93,385 | $207,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cohoes Savings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing limits awards to qualifying charitable organizations that confirm donated funds will be used exclusively for the benefit of communities in and around Cohoes and for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.
Its grantees describe a range of work. The Center for Disability Services says it provides services to people with developmental or neurological impairments; TriADD Foundation says it supports people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities; and Hudson Headwaters Health Network describes itself as a community-based health clinic. Other grantees include the World Awareness Children’s Museum, which says it fosters knowledge and appreciation of world cultures, and Opera Saratoga, which says its performances and programs inspire, educate, and heal audiences and artists.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $185,930. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $20,000 each to the Center for Disability Services and TriADD Foundation, $16,000 to Hudson Headwaters Health Network, and $10,000 to LifePlan NY. Other notable grants included $9,180 to the World Awareness Children’s Museum, $9,000 to the Arthritis Foundation, and $6,000 to Lake George Opera Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Albert Picchi as chairman/director, Rick Ahl Sr as treasurer/director, and Jacqueline E Brennan as executive director/director. Harry L Robinson, Michael Crotty, and Alan Krafchin are also listed as directors.
Cohoes Savings Foundation is led by Jacqueline E. Brennan, Executive Director & Director-Pt on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline E. Brennan
Executive Director & Director-Pt
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Albert Picchi
Chairman & Director-Pt
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alan Krafchin
Director-Pt
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry L. Robinson
Director-Pt
Chairman & Director-Pt → Director-Pt, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Crotty
Director-Pt
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Ahl Sr.
Treasurer & Director-Pt
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Al Picchi (2020–2023) — Director-Pt
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Jacqueline E Brennan (Exec Director/Director-Pt).
Frequently asked questions about Cohoes Savings Foundation
How much does Cohoes Savings Foundation give each year?
Cohoes Savings Foundation gave $186K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 32 grants.
What is Cohoes Savings Foundation's typical grant size?
Cohoes Savings Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,469, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cohoes Savings Foundation give grants?
Cohoes Savings Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (6 grants), Latham, NY (4 grants), Cohoes, NY (4 grants) and Troy, NY (2 grants).
Does Cohoes Savings Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Cohoes Savings Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Sponsor." (3 grants).
Who are Cohoes Savings Foundation's largest grantees?
Cohoes Savings Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Disability Services ($20,000), Triadd Foundation Inc ($20,000) and Hudson Headwaters Health Network ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cohoes Savings Foundation?
Cohoes Savings Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cohoes Savings Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing limits awards to qualifying charitable organizations that confirm donated funds will be used exclusively for the benefit of communities in and around Cohoes and for religious, charitable, or educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cohoes Savings Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cohoes Savings Foundation's EIN?
Cohoes Savings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1809837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cohoes Savings Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cohoes-savings-foundation-morg_7e72a0b8a2ff4f1a9d5279e16fbe96ab
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