Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation is a private foundation based in Schenectady, New York, and the charitable branch of the Golub Corporation, which operates Price Chopper and Market 32 supermarkets. Established in 1981, it provides financial support to eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve quality of life in communities within the stores’ marketing areas.
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation at a glance
In short: Price Chopper's Golub Foundation gave $318K across 218 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $317,650
- -28.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 218
- -21.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,457
- -9.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $420,448
- +21.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (48 of 218, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website provides an online application process. Applicants should submit a request for support and be prepared to provide their organization’s mission and vision, who and how many people it serves, the market served and affected stores, demographic information, the requested support and amount or item, any recognition offered, and event promotion plans where applicable. 501(c)(3) organizations must provide a copy of their federal ruling letter. The website allows one request per fiscal year (May–April) and says the foundation does not contribute to individuals, political organization campaigns, organizations or events outside its marketing areas, or endowments. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website asks that submissions be received at least six weeks before a program or event begins and allows up to four weeks for a response. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that requests should be made six to eight weeks before the donation is needed.
- Deadline
- The website asks that submissions be received at least six weeks before a program or event begins and allows up to…
- Contact
Application contact: Price Chopper'S Golub Foundation
Mailing address: 461 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: (518) 379-1450
Website: https://pricechopper.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 Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
Who Price Chopper's Golub Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Small Tales Day Care Center Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,453 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,452 grants of 1,453 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing limits eligible organizations to those located within its marketing areas in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. In 2026, 69% of grant dollars went to New York recipients, 13% to Vermont, 10% to Massachusetts, 4% to Connecticut, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 218 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Price Chopper's Golub Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 48 of 218 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2026) to $798K (2021). In 2026 it made 218 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Small Tales Day Care Center Inc Warrensburg, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $7,500 |
| Carol M Baldwin Research Fund Warners, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| CNY Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc Syracuse, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| Family YMCA of Glens Falls Area Glens Falls, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| Glens Falls Area Youth Center Glens Falls, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| The Joshua Project of Schoharie County Middleburgh, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Wilton, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| Advocates for the Schuy Public Library Schuylerville, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Albany, NY | General Support/Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Burlington, VT | General Support/Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $420,448 | $400,000 | $326,985 | $317,650 | 218 | $317,750 | $14,169 |
| 2025 | $347,433 | $400,000 | $453,605 | $444,320 | 277 | $444,420 | $13,277 |
| 2024 | $401,038 | $400,000 | $424,418 | $414,960 | 290 | $415,060 | $16,963 |
| 2023 | $425,456 | $400,000 | $412,688 | $403,095 | 314 | $403,095 | $18,485 |
| 2022 | $438,144 | $905,500 | $585,342 | $574,850 | 354 | $574,850 | $14,220 |
| 2021 | $117,986 | $620,000 | $805,697 | $798,155 | 313 | — | $22,593 |
| 2020 | $303,683 | $741,600 | $603,543 | $599,953 | 355 | — | $16,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Price Chopper's Golub Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 website describes its giving as supporting quality of life in its communities. Its stated areas of charitable support are health and human services, arts and culture, education, and youth activities.
Its 2026 grants included organizations serving children and youth, health and patient care, and community wellbeing. For example, Small Tales Day Care Center described its mission as providing daycare and early learning services to children in rural Warren County. The Glens Falls Area Youth Center described its mission as providing free recreational and educational services to disadvantaged youth ages 11–18. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center said it delivers equitable, accessible, quality care, while Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area said it provides a safe place where youth are inspired to make healthy, responsible choices.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 218 grants totaling $317,650. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $7,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $7,500 to Small Tales Day Care Center; $6,250 each to the Carol M. Baldwin Research Fund, CNY Ronald McDonald House Charities, Family YMCA of Glens Falls Area, Glens Falls Area Youth Center, The Joshua Project of Schoharie County, and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park; and $5,000 each to Advocates for the Schuyler Public Library, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Chenango Valley Home, and Colonie Senior Service Centers. The stated purpose for these listed awards was general support or a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Pamela Cerrone and Mona Golub as trustees.
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Pamela Cerrone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Golub
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Doyle (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
How much does Price Chopper's Golub Foundation give each year?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation gave $318K across 218 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $444K across 277 grants.
What is Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's typical grant size?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,457, across 218 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Price Chopper's Golub Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Price Chopper's Golub Foundation give grants?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (13%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (29 grants), Syracuse, NY (9 grants), Schenectady, NY (9 grants) and Saratoga Springs, NY (9 grants).
Does Price Chopper's Golub Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (218 of 218) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's largest grantees?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Small Tales Day Care Center Inc ($7,500), Carol M Baldwin Research Fund ($6,250) and CNY Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc ($6,250), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Price Chopper's Golub Foundation?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation reported $420K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Price Chopper's Golub Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its giving as supporting quality of life in its communities. Its stated areas of charitable support are health and human services, arts and culture, education, and youth activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Price Chopper's Golub Foundation?
The foundation’s website provides an online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's EIN?
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2341421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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