The Hawley Foundation for Children
The Hawley Foundation for Children is a private foundation established in 1955, headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth through direct grants to organizations, individuals, and college-bound students in its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+12.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$147K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-28.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote the health, welfare, and education of children in Saratoga County, NY.
The foundation operates through four primary funding programs:
- Community Grant Program – Provides funding to not-for-profit organizations serving the neediest children in Saratoga County, with priority given to organizations demonstrating the ability and commitment to serve the highest number of children
- Camp Awards Program – Funds organizations that provide camperships and summer camp opportunities for children with identified needs, designed to offset camp fees
- College Incentive Awards Program – Provides scholarships to high school seniors and recent graduates of Saratoga Springs high schools for undergraduate or vocational study
- Discretionary Funds Program – Serves specific needs of individuals or organizations on a case-by-case basis
Grantmaking
Applications for grants are available beginning January 1 each year at HawleyFoundation.org. Organizations applying must have children's welfare or well-being as their main objective.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves Saratoga County, New York, with particular emphasis on Saratoga Springs and surrounding communities including Ballston Spa, Glens Falls, and Wilton.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $3,558,334
- Total revenues: $291,813
- Total expenses: $174,138
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,558,334 | $3,158,729 | $2,803,078 |
| Revenue | $291,813 | $226,288 | $81,360 |
| Expenses | $174,138 | $176,389 | $193,323 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $157,504 | $165,370 | $176,497 |
| Net Investment Income | $239,675 | $179,709 | $51,341 |
| Distributable Amount | $162,353 | $143,501 | $147,887 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Administrative Contact:
- Megan Soden, Administrative Assistant
The foundation operates with a small staff of approximately 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BRIDGET KOLAKOWSKI | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| CATHLEEN MARINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS GROSSO | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DAN FORTIER | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| DEANNE PALMER | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| GREG BURNS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JACQUELINE SHEFFER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LINDA AMBROSINO | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LOIS RADKE | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| MARYCLARE CRANDALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELLE SMALLWOOD | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| PAM FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| PAMELA POLACSEK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICK MORAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TIMOTHY FONTAINE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WENDY PAGE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN BEHUNIAK | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TERRI CHEMBURKAR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Hawley Foundation awarded $150,000 across its grantmaking programs. Recent grant recipients have included organizations such as Catholic Charities, Saratoga Regional YMCA, Glens Falls Area Youth Center, Franklin Community Center, Saratoga Bridges, Saratoga Center for the Family, LifeWorks Community Action, AIM Services Inc., and Saratoga Hospital, among others. The foundation continues to hold annual awards ceremonies to recognize and celebrate its grantees and scholarship recipients.
Summer 2025 Update - Hawley Foundation awards $150,000 in 2025 - The HawleyContact Information
Mailing Address: The Hawley Foundation for Children PO Box 1017 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 518-469-2321
Website: HawleyFoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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