Glens Falls Foundation
Glens Falls Foundation is a public charity based in Glens Falls, New York, serving the Greater Glens Falls area, which it describes as Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga Counties. Organized in 1939, it supports nonprofit organizations through grants and provides donor-directed scholarships for area students.
Glens Falls Foundation at a glance
In short: Glens Falls Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,371,382
- +182.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,164
- +146.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,800
- Total assets
- $28,182,939
- +9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glens Falls Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit the application materials to the Distribution Committee in care of the Business Administrator. The committee meets four times a year; applications are due by the 20th of March, June, September, and December for consideration at the following month’s meeting. Applicants are to receive written notice within ten business days of the meeting.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists quarterly submission dates of March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20. Separately listed 2026 scholarship deadlines—May 15 for the Harry B. Pulver Scholarships and June 27 for the Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Medical School Scholarships—are past deadlines as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists quarterly submission dates of March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4560, Glens Falls, NY 12804
Phone: (518) 926-8372
Website: https://glensfallsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Glens Falls Foundation
Who Glens Falls Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fl West Cost Pub Broadcastin ($199K). Together the top 10 received $967K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 160 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it serves Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga Counties in the Greater Glens Falls area. Its 2025 filing reports that 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 15% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glens Falls Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 $275K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fl West Cost Pub Broadcastin Tampa, FL | General Grant to Organization | $198,900 |
| Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | General Grant to Organization | $198,900 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | General Grant to Organization | $198,900 |
| Glens Falls Hospital Fdtn Glens Falls, NY | General Grant to Organization | $165,877 |
| Regional Food Bank of NENY Latham, NY | General Grant to Organization | $55,000 |
| YMCA of Glens Falls Glens Falls, NY | General Grant to Organization | $33,357 |
| Pember Library & Museum Granville, NY | General Grant to Organization | $31,000 |
| The Open Door Mission Glens Falls, NY | General Grant to Organization | $30,000 |
| The Prevention Council Saratoga Spring, NY | General Grant to Organization | $27,720 |
| Salvation Army Glens Falls, NY | General Grant to Organization | $27,449 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,182,939 | $2,855,272 | $2,081,388 | $1,371,382 | 39 | $1,633,075 |
| 2024 | $25,860,803 | $1,126,396 | $995,522 | $485,121 | 34 | $991,490 |
| 2023 | $23,563,753 | $1,198,350 | $1,138,329 | $654,570 | 35 | $868,018 |
| 2022 | $20,931,962 | $580,040 | $936,750 | $444,615 | 30 | $270,665 |
| 2021 | $25,044,685 | $2,010,467 | $755,558 | $274,600 | 22 | $1,031,181 |
| 2020 | $21,813,061 | $513,566 | $878,278 | $475,787 | 29 | $247,696 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life in the Greater Glens Falls area through grants to nonprofit organizations and donor-directed scholarships for area students. It describes its broader purpose as supporting organizations addressing human, social, cultural, and educational needs.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span different fields. For example, the Lake George Association describes its work as protecting Lake George water quality through science-guided action, education, advocacy, and partnerships. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York says it works to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish communities. The Pember Library and Museum describes serving Granville and neighboring areas with a lending library and natural history museum.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s IRS filing reports 39 grants totaling $1,371,382 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $198,900, with a median of $15,800. The largest listed awards were $198,900 each to the Lake George Association, Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, and Union College; and $165,877 to Glens Falls Hospital Foundation. Other notable grants included $55,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, $33,357 to the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area, and $31,000 to Pember Library and Museum. The filing identifies the purposes of these grants as general grants to organizations.
The Foundation’s website says its Distribution Committee meets quarterly and prioritizes capital projects, equipment purchases, new initiatives, and special projects; it discourages grants for general operating expenses. Its stated evaluation criteria include project and organizational viability, continuing impact, number of beneficiaries, community impact, and financial need. The website invites organizations and individuals seeking grants to submit a letter. Applications should include organizational background and leadership, a detailed project description and timetable, the requested amount and expected benefits, current organizational and project budgets with funding sources and uses, and any relevant supporting materials. Applications should not exceed 12 pages with enclosures, excluding the 990 tax return. An applicant awarded a grant must wait three years before reapplying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna Perkett as Chair and Mark Behan as Vice Chair. Listed directors are Jessica R. Botelho, Elizabeth Barton-Navitsky, Dr. Jim Fuchs, Dr. Stacey Mandelbaum, and Dianne Shugrue. Arrow Bank National Association is listed as Trustee.
Glens Falls Foundation is led by Donna Perkett, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Perkett
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Barton-Navitsky
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Mandelbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Shugrue
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica R Botelho Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arrow Bank Natl Association
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Behan
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Glens Falls National Bank (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl Potvin Hogan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Howard Fritz (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Glens Falls Foundation
How much does Glens Falls Foundation give each year?
Glens Falls Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $485K across 34 grants.
What is Glens Falls Foundation's typical grant size?
Glens Falls Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,800, and its average grant was $35,164, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glens Falls Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Glens Falls Foundation give grants?
Glens Falls Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glens Falls, NY (11 grants), Granville, NY (6 grants), Queensbury, NY (4 grants) and Lake George, NY (2 grants).
Does Glens Falls Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Glens Falls Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Glens Falls Foundation's largest grantees?
Glens Falls Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fl West Cost Pub Broadcastin ($198,900), Lake George Association Inc ($198,900) and Union College ($198,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glens Falls Foundation?
Glens Falls Foundation reported $28.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Glens Falls Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life in the Greater Glens Falls area through grants to nonprofit organizations and donor-directed scholarships for area students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glens Falls Foundation?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glens Falls Foundation's EIN?
Glens Falls Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6036390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Glens Falls Foundation 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Glens Falls Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glens-falls-foundation-morg_9f5ac2d39e1445948dac56f1ed11cc87
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