Richard and Terez Abatecola
Richard and Terez Abatecola is a private foundation based in Hudson, New York. It made 20 grants totaling $135,000 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations that include local service providers, schools, cultural organizations, and health-related organizations.
Richard and Terez Abatecola at a glance
In short: Richard and Terez Abatecola gave $135K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,750
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,563,684
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard and Terez Abatecola
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 56 Pleasant View Drive, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (518) 828-3595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Terez Abatecola funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hudson Police Department ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Virginia, 2% to Colorado, and 2% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard and Terez Abatecola open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $111K (2020) to $175K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Police Department Hudson, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Patricks School Catskill, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Columbia Clippers Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital Hudson, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Huntington Hospital Huntington, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yorktown Stage Kids Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society Hudson, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whaling Museum & Education Center Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Hudson, NY | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,563,684 | $239,554 | $327,448 | $135,000 | 20 | $135,000 | $47,106 | $145,883 |
| 2024 | $2,651,578 | $442,888 | $268,941 | $139,000 | 20 | $139,000 | $312,947 | $135,170 |
| 2023 | $2,477,631 | $42,042 | $208,986 | $115,000 | 13 | $114,000 | — | $131,886 |
| 2022 | $2,644,575 | $167,877 | $248,716 | $175,000 | 20 | $175,000 | $94,161 | $141,830 |
| 2021 | $2,725,414 | $502,311 | $188,540 | $141,000 | 18 | $141,000 | $452,551 | $148,392 |
| 2020 | $2,411,643 | $210,962 | $151,860 | $111,000 | 11 | — | $170,102 | $139,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Terez Abatecola reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, youth activities, education, health, public safety, and animal welfare.
Among its grantees, Columbia County Recovery Kitchen describes its mission as preparing and delivering meals made with fresh local ingredients to Columbia County residents at risk of food insecurity. Rain Basketball says it provides a positive environment for young players to develop basketball skills. Fighting Pretty says it helps women battling cancer feel strong and beautiful. Motivational Recovery Environments Inc. describes KiDS NEED MORE as supporting children, families, and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $135,000 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger awards included $20,000 to Hudson Police Department; $15,000 to St Patricks School; and $10,000 each to Columbia Clippers, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Yorktown Stage Kids, Columbia Greene Humane Society, and Whaling Museum & Education Center. All were listed as unrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Columbia County Recovery Kitchen, Regional Food Bank of NE, and Salvation Army; $3,000 to Rain Basketball; $2,500 to Fighting Pretty Inc; and $1,000 to Motivational Recovery Environments Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christie M Bacchioni as president, Richard D Abatecola as vice president, Terez M Abatecola as treasurer, and Matthew Bacchioni as director.
Richard and Terez Abatecola is led by Christie M. Bacchioni, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christie M. Bacchioni
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$36K (2025)
Matthew Bacchioni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $104K (2025)
Richard D. Abatecola
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terez M. Abatecola
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Matthew Bacchioni (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard and Terez Abatecola
How much does Richard and Terez Abatecola give each year?
Richard and Terez Abatecola gave $135K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 20 grants.
What is Richard and Terez Abatecola's typical grant size?
Richard and Terez Abatecola's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,750, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Terez Abatecola that year got $3K on average.
Where does Richard and Terez Abatecola give grants?
Richard and Terez Abatecola gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (5 grants), Albany, NY (2 grants) and Huntington, NY (2 grants).
Does Richard and Terez Abatecola give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard and Terez Abatecola's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard and Terez Abatecola's largest grantees?
Richard and Terez Abatecola's largest 2025 grantees include Hudson Police Department ($20,000), St Patricks School ($15,000) and Columbia Clippers ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Terez Abatecola?
Richard and Terez Abatecola reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Richard and Terez Abatecola fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, youth activities, education, health, public safety, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Terez Abatecola?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard and Terez Abatecola's EIN?
Richard and Terez Abatecola's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0283747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard and Terez Abatecola accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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