HRBT Foundation
HRBT Foundation is a private foundation based in Hudson, New York. It supports community-focused projects, concentrating its grantmaking on health care, community development, education and youth, arts and culture, historic preservation, environmental protection, and agriculture and food security.
HRBT Foundation at a glance
In short: HRBT Foundation gave $1.5M across 116 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,527,395
- +48.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 116
- +7.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,167
- +38.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,383
- Total assets
- $28,551,817
- +4.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (34 of 104, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HRBT Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts applications through its online process. Its filing says to contact staff for details about the application form and materials, award restrictions, and deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- Contact staff for details.
- Deadline
- Contact staff for details.
- Contact
Application contact: Carl Florio
Mailing address: 1 Hudson City Centre 302, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (518) 671-6226
Email: staff@hrbtfoundation.com
Website: https://hrbtfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from HRBT Foundation
Who HRBT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Columbia Memorial Health Foundation ($334K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($3,450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
429 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 418 grants of 429 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Hudson, New York. In filing year 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares were in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Florida, each at 0%. Listed 2026 recipients include organizations in Columbia County communities such as Hudson, Athens, Copake, Chatham, Spencertown, and Hillsdale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
Cities
Is HRBT Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 34 of 104 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 61% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2023) to $1.5M (2026). In 2026 it made 116 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Memorial Health Foundation Hudson, NY | Capital Campaign (Installment 1 of 3) | $334,000 |
| Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation Hudson, NY | Student Tuition Assistance (1 of 2) | $250,000 |
| Columbia Opportunities Hudson, NY | Early Head Start | $100,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Sheffield, MA | Guaranteed Income Columbia County Pilot | $50,000 |
| Columbia Opportunities Hudson, NY | Early Head Start | $50,000 |
| Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Athens, NY | Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Legacy; Installment 2 of 2 | $50,000 |
| Camphill Village USA Inc Copake, NY | Healing Plant Garden Capital Project-Installment 3 of 4 | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Agricultural Society Chatham, NY | Calf Program-Annual Installment (1 of 4) | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Health Care Consortium Hudson, NY | Children and adults rural transportation service (CARTS)-installment 2 of 2 | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Spencertown, NY | County-Wide Food Delivery 2026 | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,551,817 | $2,620,899 | $3,275,991 | $1,527,395 | 116 | $1,585,805 | $2,296,791 | $1,421,329 |
| 2025 | $27,399,794 | $5,424,122 | $1,346,032 | $1,030,621 | 108 | $1,092,416 | $5,060,612 | $1,315,736 |
| 2024 | $26,919,897 | $2,646,944 | $1,391,648 | $1,044,764 | 95 | $1,093,189 | $2,414,159 | $1,110,751 |
| 2023 | $21,686,785 | $1,224,007 | $145,070 | $599,798 | 71 | $642,028 | $929,423 | $1,066,269 |
| 2022 | $25,393,966 | $2,205,091 | $1,339,828 | $914,970 | 39 | $953,791 | $1,795,468 | $1,276,110 |
| 2021 | $24,379,839 | $1,317,869 | $1,043,788 | $947,147 | 135 | — | $1,133,516 | $991,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HRBT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated areas of focus include health care, community development, education and youth, arts and culture, historic preservation, environmental protection, and agriculture and food security. Its website also describes work supporting young people, vulnerable residents, health education and services, and historic and cultural resources.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Columbia County Recovery Kitchen describes its mission as preparing and delivering meals to Columbia County residents at risk of food insecurity. Columbia Children’s Center says it provides full-day care, education, meals, and medical attention for children from six weeks to six years old. Greenport Rescue Squad describes providing ambulance transportation and emergency services. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve services for adults with special needs, programs for children and families living with serious illness, and youth education and employment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Foundation reported 116 grants totaling $1,527,395. Grants ranged from $125 to $334,000, with a median of $4,382. Among the largest were $334,000 to Columbia Memorial Health Foundation for a capital campaign installment, $250,000 to Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation for student tuition assistance, and two grants to Columbia Opportunities totaling $150,000 for Early Head Start.
The Foundation prefers specific project and program requests over generalized support. IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations may submit one request for support of any kind per calendar year. Applications may be submitted at any time; the website describes a streamlined process for requests up to $1,000 and a more formal application for requests over $1,000. Complete proposals receive full consideration. The Foundation does not consider requests from individuals or political organizations, for debt liquidation, or from religious groups for sectarian purposes. Grant recipients must report on the supported work at its conclusion or within 12 months of the original grant, whichever is sooner; organizations that do not report will not be considered for additional grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Carl A. Florio as president, Tony Jones as vice president, Sid Richter as treasurer, Kelly Firmbach as manager, and Marilyn Herrington and Brendan Cranna as directors.
HRBT Foundation is led by Carl A. Florio, President on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carl A. Florio
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Marilyn Herrington
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Brendan Cranna
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
$8K (2026)
Sid Richter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Tony Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Kelly Firmbach
Manager
On filings since 2024
16 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $28K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph Phelan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Holly Rappleyea (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $28K, to Kelly Firmbach (Manager). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about HRBT Foundation
How much does HRBT Foundation give each year?
HRBT Foundation gave $1.5M across 116 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.0M across 108 grants.
What is HRBT Foundation's typical grant size?
HRBT Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,383, and its average grant was $13,167, across 116 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HRBT Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does HRBT Foundation give grants?
HRBT Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (27 grants), Chatham, NY (11 grants), Albany, NY (6 grants) and Ghent, NY (6 grants).
Does HRBT Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on HRBT Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Library Contribution" (11 grants) and "HS Senior Citizenship Award" (5 grants).
Who are HRBT Foundation's largest grantees?
HRBT Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Columbia Memorial Health Foundation ($334,000), Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation ($250,000) and Columbia Opportunities ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($3,450), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is HRBT Foundation?
HRBT Foundation reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HRBT Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated areas of focus include health care, community development, education and youth, arts and culture, historic preservation, environmental protection, and agriculture and food security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HRBT Foundation?
The Foundation accepts applications through its online process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HRBT Foundation's EIN?
HRBT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3595668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). HRBT Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hrbt-foundation-morg_e58d4ef703884d3dbcbf9ce4c58a78c4
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