St Andrews Society of the City of Alban
The St. Andrews Society of the City of Albany is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2023 filing describing awards as limited to charitable fields, concentrated in human services in New York’s Capital Region.
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban at a glance
In short: St Andrews Society of the City of Alban gave $23K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,970
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,531
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $319,069
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 St Andrews Society of the City of Alban
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written request in letter form, addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Managers. Awards are limited to charitable fields, with a concentration in human services in the Capital Region of New York State.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states there is no specific deadline for submission.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states there is no specific deadline for submission.
- Contact
Application contact: Chairman Of The Board Of Managers
Mailing address: 150 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 283-3452
Website: https://standrewssocietyalbany.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Andrews Society of the City of Alban funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arts Center of the Capital Region ($2K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing identifies the Capital Region of New York State as the geographic area for the stated concentration in human services. In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Pennsylvania, 4% to Georgia, 3% to Tennessee, and 3% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is St Andrews Society of the City of Alban open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $850; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $850 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 63% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Organized Charities 500 or Less Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $7,670 |
| Arts Center of the Capital Region Troy, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Patriot's Cove Noxen, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Capital District Scottish Games Scotia, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| WMHT Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Albany Symphony Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hoosac School Hoosick, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| To Life Delmar, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $319,069 | $87,240 | $74,065 | $22,970 | 15 | $22,970 | $47,986 | $36,299 |
| 2024 | $305,894 | $64,677 | $62,699 | $17,450 | 10 | $17,450 | $11,256 | $33,297 |
| 2023 | $303,917 | $53,338 | $65,624 | $34,070 | 23 | $34,070 | $16,276 | $28,617 |
| 2022 | $317,976 | $51,476 | $76,964 | $48,000 | 32 | $48,000 | $19,766 | $30,080 |
| 2021 | $341,756 | $36,207 | $45,441 | $27,900 | 25 | — | $9,783 | $31,719 |
| 2020 | $351,080 | $43,025 | $49,424 | $26,900 | 25 | — | $13,651 | $26,161 |
| 2019 | $357,479 | $50,094 | $70,070 | $30,850 | 26 | — | $16,040 | $25,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Andrews Society of the City of Alban reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
The Society’s motto is “Relieve the Distressed.” Its website describes historic aid to Scottish immigrants and others in need, followed by support for a broad range of Albany-area charities. The 2023 filing states that awards are limited to charitable fields, with a concentration in human services in the Capital Region of New York State.
2025 recipients illustrate a varied range of grantees. Patriots Cove says its mission is to help veterans, first responders, and their caregivers heal and adapt after service. To Life describes its work as education and aid for people with breast cancer. Hoosac School describes a commitment to educating students academically, athletically, socially, and spiritually; Clarkson University describes higher education and research across several disciplines. Stone Soup Animal Rescue says its mission is to prevent cruelty to animals, and Robert C. Parker School describes a student-centered educational mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Society reported 15 grants totaling $22,970. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,670, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $7,670 to Misc Organized Charities 500 or Less; $2,000 each to Arts Center of the Capital Region, Patriots Cove, and the Capital District Scottish Games; and $1,400 to WMHT. Other reported awards included $1,000 each to Albany Symphony, Carter Center, Clarkson University, Hoosac School, and To Life; $700 each to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Stone Soup Animal Rescue; and $500 to Robert C. Parker School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Thornton as president; Andrew Patterson as second vice president; Jay Higle as first vice president; Rich Hixon as secretary; and Thomas Goodfellow as treasurer. It lists Timothy Thornton, Matt Thornton, Gordon Peters, John Fenimore, and William Burke as directors.
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban is led by Chris Thornton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Thornton
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Burke
Director
1st Vice President → President, 2020
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Peters
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fenimore
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Thornton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Thornton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Patterson
2nd Vice President
2nd Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Higle
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → Director, 2024
Director → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Hixon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Goodfellow
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brian McCandless (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Richard Beach (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Pat Foy (2020) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Charles Brown (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Frank Alguire (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Macdowell (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 St Andrews Society of the City of Alban
How much does St Andrews Society of the City of Alban give each year?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban gave $23K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's typical grant size?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,531, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Andrews Society of the City of Alban that year got $850 on average.
Where does St Andrews Society of the City of Alban give grants?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (4 grants).
Does St Andrews Society of the City of Alban give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's largest grantees?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's largest 2025 grantees include Arts Center of the Capital Region ($2,000), Patriot's Cove ($2,000) and The Capital District Scottish Games ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Andrews Society of the City of Alban?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban reported $319K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 St Andrews Society of the City of Alban fund?
The Society’s motto is “Relieve the Distressed.” Its website describes historic aid to Scottish immigrants and others in need, followed by support for a broad range of Albany-area charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Andrews Society of the City of Alban?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's EIN?
St Andrews Society of the City of Alban's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6050437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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