THE MISSION OF THE HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE AND INFORM ACTION THROUGH SCIENCE AND ENGAGING PEOPLE TO ENHANCE THE HUDSON RIVER, ESTUARY, AND WATERSHED (SEE SCHEDULE O).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.2M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$285K
-25.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
+199.7% YoY
About Hudson River Foundation for Science and
Based on IRS filings
Hudson River Foundation for Science and is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $301K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Hudson River Foundation for Science and?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,240,104 | $49,344,365 | $47,532,882 |
| Revenue | $6,982,837 | $2,043,614 | $26,504,704 |
| Expenses | $4,533,067 | $4,499,865 | $3,046,253 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $300,514 | $56,373 | $18,468,743 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Hudson River Foundation for Science and
Advancing Culvert and Bridge Restoration in Coastal New Jersey Grant
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE AND
Amount
Up to US $80,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
City of Water Day Grants
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE AND
Amount
US $1,000 - US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HEP Action Agenda: NY/NJ Community Engagement Sessions Grant
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE AND
Amount
US $2,000 - US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies ($154,568), Brooklyn College Cuny ($100,893), Bard College ($29,528).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKLYN COLLEGE CUNY BROOKLYN, NY | PUBLIC POLICY | $100,893 |
| BARD COLLEGE ANNANDALEONHUDSON, NY | TOXIC SUBSTANCES | $29,528 |
| CARY INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES MILLBROOK, NY | SPECIAL RESEARCH | $154,568 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ELLIOTT | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH BLAIR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J DAGGETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARETTA A DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GENE E LIKENS PHD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH LOWE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM MATUSZESKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANITA NAGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| S MACKINTOSH PULSIFER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ERNEST J TOLLERSON III | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SOLOMON B WATSON IV | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN C WEATHERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN KRAMER | PRESIDENT | 35 | $296,353 |
| CARL MARCHESE | CONTROLLER | 35 | $138,421 |
| JAMES LODGE | PROJECT/GRANT COORDINATOR | 35 | $185,514 |
| ROBERT PIRANI | NJ/NY HEP DIRECTOR | 35 | $218,125 |
| HELENA ANDREYKO | GRANTS MANAGER | 35 | $225,803 |
| RUPANWITA GUPTA | SENIOR SCIENTIST | 35 | $138,846 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson River Foundation for Science and?
Hudson River Foundation for Science and is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $55.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hudson River Foundation for Science and?
As of 2024, Hudson River Foundation for Science and holds $55.2M in total assets with $7.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $285K in 2024.
Where does Hudson River Foundation for Science and operate?
Hudson River Foundation for Science and has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia.
What size grants does Hudson River Foundation for Science and award?
In 2024, Hudson River Foundation for Science and awarded 3 grants totaling $285K — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hudson River Foundation for Science and's EIN?
Hudson River Foundation for Science and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3089956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hudson River Foundation for Science and's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
10,334
Total Given
$202.5M
The New York Community Trust
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$12.7B
Grants
7,424
Total Given
$3.0B
Boston Foundation Inc
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
2,046
Total Given
$169.9M
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$255.3M
Grants
9,306
Total Given
$23.2M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$3.1B
Grants
1,165
Total Given
$432.4M
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
COHOES, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
4,719
Total Given
$287.7M
Community Foundations of the Hudson
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Assets
$138.8M
Grants
271
Total Given
$18.5M
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$143.6M
Grants
275
Total Given
$7.4M
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Hudson River Foundation for Science and on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities