Good News Foundation of Central New York
Good News Foundation of Central New York is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Utica, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $221K.
Good News Foundation of Central New York at a glance
In short: Good News Foundation of Central New York gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,738
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,246
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,126
- Total assets
- $15,376,195
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Good News Foundation of Central New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parish Renewal Grants ($50K). Together the top 2 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Good News Foundation of Central New York gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $79K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Renewal Grants Utica, NY | Program Support | $49,902 |
| Various Students Local Area Catholic Schools Utica, NY | Education | $19,126 |
| Various Contributions Utica, NY | Program Support | $710 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,376,195 | $1,165,475 | $1,170,405 | $69,738 | 3 | $904,300 | $221,259 |
| 2023 | $15,161,707 | $1,025,187 | $1,144,284 | $68,464 | 3 | $977,319 | $196,398 |
| 2022 | $14,869,751 | $1,082,850 | $1,158,001 | $60,611 | 3 | $989,139 | $250,330 |
| 2021 | $15,665,262 | $1,094,819 | $1,026,370 | $74,929 | 3 | $912,198 | $344,564 |
| 2020 | $16,069,358 | $1,118,793 | $967,480 | $79,130 | 3 | — | $310,656 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Good News Foundation of Central New York is led by Judy Hauck, Interim Executive Director & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Hauck
Interim Executive Director & Secretary
Secretary → Interim Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $150 (2024)
Brian Saville
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
Barbara Countryman
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Kiefer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bushey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bolen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Cesta
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sadallah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Quinn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Warmuth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Giordano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Siniscaro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Marshall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Br Leonard Wojtanowski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Tyksinski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Terrance Heintz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Spilka (2023) — Prior Executive Director
- Former: Dan Hurley (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Christopher Urban (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Cardarelli (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Zeina (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leo Potvin (2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Griffith (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Kaminski (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Tom Labayewski (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Brian Saville (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Good News Foundation of Central New York
How much does Good News Foundation of Central New York give each year?
Good News Foundation of Central New York gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 3 grants.
What is Good News Foundation of Central New York's typical grant size?
Good News Foundation of Central New York's median grant in 2024 was $19,126, and its average grant was $23,246, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Good News Foundation of Central New York give grants?
Good News Foundation of Central New York gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (3 grants).
Does Good News Foundation of Central New York give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Good News Foundation of Central New York's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Good News Foundation of Central New York?
Good News Foundation of Central New York reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Good News Foundation of Central New York?
Good News Foundation of Central New York is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Utica, NY. It holds $15.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Good News Foundation of Central New York's EIN?
Good News Foundation of Central New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1421215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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