THE ESF COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION OF ALUMNI, COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTED TO HELPING SUNY COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND FORESTRY, HEREIN CALLED THE "COLLEGE," ACHIEVE ITS MISSION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.8M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$307K
+139.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$307K
+139.4% YoY
About Esf College Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Esf College Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SYRACUSE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $68.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $307K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,779,089 | $57,503,810 | $50,766,390 |
| Revenue | $10,607,698 | $7,372,933 | $16,274,266 |
| Expenses | $5,569,600 | $5,349,903 | $5,385,888 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,430,978 | $1,055,696 | $11,279,779 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include State University of New York - Esf ($307,433).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - ESF SYRACUSE, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SUNY ESF | $307,433 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ANTONACCI | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES LUCKETT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAMIAN VANETTI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SCOTT REINHARDT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN CATANZARITA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG LOH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS FISCOE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL KWASNOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSE MCMAHON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD RANDY NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA W PODKAMINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICKEL POMPEII | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SPIZUOCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN VAVALO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID S WYMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA ROBBINS | PRESIDENT - ALHC | 1 | — |
| JOANIE MAHONEY | PRESIDENT SUNY - ESF | 1 | — |
| DAN KWASNOSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN HEAD | CFO - SUNY ESF | 1 | — |
| EDEN GARDNER | PRESIDENT SUNY ESF - MOSA | 1 | — |
| GAIL ROMANO | PRESIDENT - ESF ALUMNI | 1 | — |
| THOMAS MARTIN | PRESIDENT - RANGER SCHOOL ALUMNI | 1 | — |
| BRENDA GREENFIELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | — |
| DANETTE J DESIMONE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 24 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esf College Foundation Inc?
Esf College Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SYRACUSE, NY. It holds $68.8M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Esf College Foundation Inc?
As of 2025, Esf College Foundation Inc holds $68.8M in total assets with $10.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $307K in 2025.
Where does Esf College Foundation Inc operate?
Esf College Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Esf College Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, Esf College Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $307K — an average of about $307K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Esf College Foundation Inc's EIN?
Esf College Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-6023443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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