The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund is a public charity based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It provides philanthropic support to local charities through its General Fund and donor-advised funds, and awards Lend-A-Hand Grants to projects or programs that directly affect communities in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties.
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund at a glance
In short: The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund gave $253K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,098
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,061
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,709,931
- +14.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Lend-A-Hand application window closed on August 31, 2026. The website does not specify award amounts or application materials in the provided information.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Lend-A-Hand application window closed on August 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 584-5844
Website: https://atccf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund
Who The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anzafrika Inc ($28K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 90 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund says it serves Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties and the surrounding region. Its Lend-A-Hand Grants are specifically for local nonprofit organizations within those three counties. In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 4% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2023) to $558K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anzafrika Inc Mamaroneck, NY | Educational | $28,400 |
| Brookside Museum Ballston Spa, NY | Farm House Reno | $25,000 |
| Gateway House of Peace Ballston Spa, NY | General Operations | $23,500 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | Various Programs | $22,500 |
| Pitney Meadows Community Farms Saratoga Springs, NY | Greenhouse/ Gen Ops | $21,000 |
| Church of St Peter Saratoga Springs, NY | General Opearations | $15,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | General Operations | $14,992 |
| WMHT Troy, NY | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Aga Khan Foundation Washington, DC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Child Haven Massena, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,709,931 | $714,921 | $499,316 | $253,098 | 18 | $295,741 |
| 2023 | $6,722,221 | $599,792 | $423,777 | $165,500 | 10 | $278,639 |
| 2022 | $5,741,984 | $467,307 | $618,802 | $380,255 | 20 | $152,124 |
| 2021 | $7,092,077 | $625,067 | $604,489 | $346,600 | 22 | $369,678 |
| 2020 | $6,509,964 | $1,321,851 | $788,866 | $557,500 | 20 | $182,219 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to encourage individuals and businesses in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties and the surrounding area to make charitable gifts. Its website says the General Fund provides annual grants to local charities and that Lend-A-Hand Grants support local nonprofit organizations. Examples of areas supported by Lend-A-Hand Grants include veterans outreach, STEM education, summer lunch programs, wildlife education, homelessness prevention, youth services, and the arts.
The 2024 filing lists grants for purposes including education, general operations, scholarships, farm-house renovation, and programs. Grantees describe a range of work: Gateway House of Peace provides a residence and care for terminally ill people and their families; Saratoga Performing Arts Center presents performing arts; Pitney Meadows Community Farm grows food and offers education about the natural world; and WMHT says it advances education, culture, and civic engagement through its content and programming.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 18 grants totaling $253,098. Grant amounts ranged from $6,250 to $28,400, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest listed awards were $28,400 to Anzafrika Inc. for education; $25,000 to Brookside Museum for farm-house renovation; $23,500 to Gateway House of Peace for general operations; $22,500 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center for various programs; and $21,000 to Pitney Meadows Community Farms for greenhouse/general operations.
The Lend-A-Hand program is for local nonprofit organizations within Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. The fund’s website says applicants can apply for grants supporting projects or programs that directly affect communities it serves. Its General Fund grants are directed to IRS-qualifying 501(c)(3) charities. The fund also offers donor-advised funds, through which donors may recommend grants to qualifying charities; those funds are a giving vehicle, not an application program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Colleen Carlson as chairperson, Caroline Putman as treasurer, and Michael Brodt as trustee. It also lists Susan Bokan, Steve Boxley, Vinnie Crocitto III, Philip Klein, Dan Roohan, Brian Straughter, and Joyce Ure as advisory members.
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund is led by Colleen Carlson, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colleen Carlson
Chairperson
Advisory Member → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adirondack Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brodt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Straughter
Advisory Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Putman
Treasurer
Advisory Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Ure
Advisory Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Klein
Advisory Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bokan
Advisory Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Boxley
Advisory Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vinnie Crocitto III
Advisory Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Roohan
Advisory Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Hallquist (2020–2023) — Advisory Member
- Former: Michael Spilman (2020–2022) — Advisory Member
- Former: Jean Dugan (2020) — Advisory Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund
How much does The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund give each year?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund gave $253K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $166K across 10 grants.
What is The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's typical grant size?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,061, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund give grants?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saratoga Springs, NY (11 grants) and Ballston Spa, NY (2 grants).
Does The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's largest grantees?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Anzafrika Inc ($28,400), Brookside Museum ($25,000) and Gateway House of Peace ($23,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $715K.
What does The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to encourage individuals and businesses in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties and the surrounding area to make charitable gifts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check atccf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's EIN?
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6394395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-adirondack-trust-company-community-fund-morg_15547392bff7476ba36bb287be8f733b
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