The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc is a public charity based in Utica, New York. Founded in 1952, it describes itself as a community-based social impact investor, using financial, intellectual, and convening resources to improve quality of life in Herkimer and Oneida counties.
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc gave $7.1M across 190 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,148,755
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 190
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,625
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,173
- Total assets
- $221,168,233
- +9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (54 of 190, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
- How to Apply
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To submit an opportunity to the an individual recipient Giving Guide, nonprofits are directed to log in to the Grant Portal. The website also invites organizations to submit an inquiry about funding opportunities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
Phone: (315) 735-8212
Website: https://foundationhoc.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 Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
Herkimer County Grant
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hero Fund America Fund Grants
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ican ($605K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
906 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 717 grants of 906 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it is committed to investing in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Its 2024 filing says awards went primarily to eligible nonprofits and individuals in those counties. In 2024, 95% of itemized grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the remaining reported shares were Minnesota (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and Colorado (1%), with Florida listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 190 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 54 of 190 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
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 $7.1M (2024) to $9.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 190 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ican Utica, NY | General support program support capital, infrastructure - building, renovations | $605,499 |
| Notre Dame JRSR High School Utica, NY | General Support Individual Development | $442,230 |
| Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society Utica, NY | General support program support capacity building, technical assistance capital, infrastructure - building, renovations | $383,052 |
| Mohawk Valley Frontiers Club Utica, NY | General Support Program Support Individual Development | $328,961 |
| Gingerbread House Preschool & Child Care Center Syracuse, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Town of Trenton Barneveld, NY | Capital, Infrastructure - Building, Renovations | $244,291 |
| Utica Dollars for Scholars Utica, NY | General Support, Individual Development Individual Development | $221,644 |
| View Old Forge, NY | General support program support capital, infrastructure - equipment individual development | $219,188 |
| Johnson Park Center Utica, NY | General support program support capital, infrastructure - building, renovations individual development | $159,242 |
| House of the Good Shepherd Utica, NY | General support program support capacity building, technical assistance capital, infrastructure - equipment | $140,153 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant totals in the table refer to the itemized grants in each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221,168,233 | $30,891,513 | $19,223,958 | $7,148,755 | 190 | $12,733,348 |
| 2023 | $201,478,972 | $21,224,240 | $14,608,801 | $9,081,294 | 177 | $7,009,784 |
| 2022 | $176,629,799 | $14,042,660 | $15,481,585 | $9,020,373 | 175 | $4,039,465 |
| 2021 | $207,402,752 | $30,922,448 | $13,534,468 | $8,724,604 | 180 | $15,297,667 |
| 2020 | $183,077,873 | $17,938,914 | $13,944,467 | $8,612,020 | 184 | $8,298,037 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as “Engage, Invest, Lead” and its vision as “a vibrant region with opportunity for all.” In its 2024 filing, the foundation says it supports and leads initiatives and projects to build, sustain, and enhance community vibrancy, stewards resources for future needs, and responds to community needs with partners.
The 2024 filing identifies neighborhood revitalization, community vibrancy, healthcare, and workforce development as areas of focus for collaborative funding and responsive grants. The foundation’s initiatives also include community equity and racial justice, lead-free and healthy homes, and neighborhood revitalization. Its website describes the equity initiative as a $10 million plan launched in 2020 as an initial 10-year commitment.
The 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, ICAN’s stated mission is to empower children, families, and individuals with service needs; Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society says it works to improve animal welfare and prevent cruelty; and Utica University says it empowers learners through educational pathways and personally enriching experiences. These are grantee missions, not statements of the foundation’s own purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 1,872 grants, scholarships, and emergency-response awards to eligible nonprofits and individuals, primarily in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Its IRS filing separately itemizes 190 grants totaling $7,148,755. Those grants ranged from $2,157 to $605,499, with a median of $17,172.
Among the largest itemized grants were $605,499 to ICAN for general, program, and capital support; $442,230 to an individual recipient JrSr High School for general support and individual development; $383,052 to Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society for general, program, capacity-building, and capital support; and $328,961 to an individual recipient Frontiers Club for general, program, and individual-development support. Other large awards included $250,000 to Gingerbread House Preschool & Child Care Center and $244,291 to the Town of Trenton, the latter for building and renovation costs.
The foundation’s website lists a an individual recipient Giving Guide for nonprofit projects and programs with immediate funding needs over the next three to six months. Nonprofits may submit more than one request, for $2,500 or less per request; general support is not eligible for this listing. The website also lists a Herkimer County Grant Round with a November 30 deadline, noting that more details will be available soon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alicia Dicks as president and chief executive officer; Erika Eastman as chief financial officer and director of finance; John Husnay as chief of staff; Jacqueline Klotzbach as director of business systems and strategy; Nicholas Grimmer as director of giving strategies; Olivia Paul as director of community engagement; and Rebecca Calidonna as financial controller. It lists Rev. Joseph Salerno as chair, Cheryl Minor as chair-elect, and Timothy Daly as treasurer.
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc is led by Alicia Dicks, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alicia Dicks
President & Chief Executive Officer
President & Chief Executive → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $347K (2024)
Joseph Salerno
Chair
Trustee & Incoming Chair-Elect → Chair Elect, 2022
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Eastman
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Finance
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$96K (2021) → $187K (2024)
Nicholas Grimmer
Director of Giving Strategies
Director of Giving Strateg → Director of Giving Strategies, 2024
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Jacqueline Klotzbach
Director of Business Systems & Strategy
Director of Business Systems & Strategy → Director of Systems & Strategy, 2023
Director of Systems & Strategy → Director of Business Systems & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Olivia Paul
Director of Community Engagement
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $142K (2024)
David Manzelmann
Trustee
Outgoing Chair & Immediate Past Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory McLean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Hummel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Engler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Hinman
Trustee
Board Chair-Elect → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bojanek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Waters
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Warfel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hayduk
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roann Destito
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shyqual Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Gaetano
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias Zeina
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Sinclair
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Surace
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gorczynski
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wole Soboyejo
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Husnay
Chief of Staff
Director of Business Opera → Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $143K (2024)
Rebecca Calidonna
Financial Controller
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Cheryl Minor
Chair-Elect
Trustee & Incoming Secretary → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jawwaad Rasheed
Immediate Past Chair
Chair Elect & Incoming Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Daly
Treasurer
Board Secretary → Outgoing Secretary & Incoming Treasurer, 2021
Outgoing Secretary & Incoming Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Zongrone
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Cathleen McColgin (2020–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: John Swann (2020–2023) — Former Executive Vice President
- Former: Kay Parker (2020–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Randall Vanwagoner (2020–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Kay Klo (2022–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Eve Van De Wal (2020–2022) — Past Chair & Trustee
- Former: Laura Casamento (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Cuccaro (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bonnie Woods (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Burt Danovitz (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Wallace (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: L. Michael Fitzgerald (2020–2021) — Outgoing Treasurer
- Former: Brad Waters (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Erika Mumford (2020) — Financial Controller
- Former: Lisa Defrees (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nick Grimmer (2020) — Director of Giving Strateg
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $347K, to Alicia Dicks (President/Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc
How much does The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc give each year?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc gave $7.1M across 190 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.1M across 177 grants.
What is The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's typical grant size?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,173, and its average grant was $37,625, across 190 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc give grants?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (64 grants), Old Forge, NY (13 grants), Rome, NY (13 grants) and Clinton, NY (9 grants).
Does The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (169 of 190) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (10 grants) and "Program Support Capital, Infrastructure - Equipment" (3 grants).
Who are The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's largest grantees?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ican ($605,499), Notre Dame JRSR High School ($442,230) and Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society ($383,052), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc reported $221.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.9M.
What does The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as “Engage, Invest, Lead” and its vision as “a vibrant region with opportunity for all.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc?
To submit an opportunity to the an individual recipient Giving Guide, nonprofits are directed to log in to the Grant Portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's EIN?
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-6016932. 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 July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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