Community Foundations of the Hudson
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) is a public charity and regional community foundation established in 1969, headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The organization administers charitable funds and distributes grants throughout the Hudson Valley region. CFHV manages over $100 million in assets through nearly 600 charitable funds and serves as a philanthropic partner for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations seeking to strengthen their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$138.8M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.5M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
271
+26.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
-18.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen communities by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by providing leadership to address community needs in a manner that is responsible, responsive, and lasting.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Health and human services
- Arts and culture
- Community improvement
- Youth development
- Education and scholarships
- Animal welfare
- Faith-based organizations' charitable activities
Grantmaking
CFHV distributes grants through multiple funding mechanisms:
Grant Range
** $1,000 - $20,000
Review Cycle
ever. Since 2000, CFHV has distributed more than $777 million in grants and scholarships throughout the Hudson Valley region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFHV serves all of Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $121.8 million (2024)
Total Revenues: $33.0 million (2024)
Total Expenses: $21.5 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $12.9 million (2024)
Employees: 15 staff members
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $138,845,207 | $121,751,054 | $104,336,174 |
| Revenue | $31,311,189 | $33,010,069 | $17,778,279 |
| Expenses | $22,717,156 | $21,522,794 | $12,634,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,660,814 | $5,853,975 | $5,689,579 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
42 open opportunities from Community Foundations of the Hudson
Andy Vito/Harold Tompkins/Ron Vece Scholarship Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON
Amount
US $750
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Animal Welfare - Cleopatra Fund Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON
Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Staff:
- Benjamin Krevolin, Senior Vice President Development
- Serena Marrero, Vice President, Philanthropy
- Kevin Quilty, Vice President
- Darcy Kelly, Chief Financial Officer
Board Members:
- Karen U
- Angela Henry
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J COTTER | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| REBECCA REYNOLDS CPA | FIRST VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| EDWARD L MCCORMICK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ANITA RICE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| AZIZ AHSAN ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY ALLEYNE MPS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARRELYN BRENNAN CFP | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELEANOR CHARWAT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YU-SHIN CHEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN FINCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN HAMILTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MANNA-WILLIAMS ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELANIE MATERO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARGARET RUBIN ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MYRNA SAMETH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RENDESIA SCOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES SIMON CFP | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $204,737 |
| DARCY KELLY | CFO | 37.5 | $112,166 |
| CRISTIN MCPEAKE | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS THRU 04/25 | 37.5 | $107,985 |
| KEVIN QUILTY | VICE PRESIDENT, ULSTER | 37.5 | $104,807 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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