The Schenectady Foundation Inc
The Schenectady Foundation's mission is to achieve sustainable improvement in the health and welfare of people, organizations and neighborhoods in Schenectady county through the investment of philanthropic resources. The Schenectady Foundation, inc. Provides administrative and operational support to the foundation to achieve this mission.
The Schenectady Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schenectady Foundation Inc gave $147K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,526
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,421
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,331
- Total assets
- $663,180
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Emergent Needs & "Open" Grants
The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $250,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Micro Grants
The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant
The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Amount
US $3,000 - US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Schenectady Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regional Food Bank of Neny ($60K). Together the top 6 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 40 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schenectady Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2024) to $446K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank of Neny Latham, NY | Weekend Backpack Program; SCSD Food Pantries | $60,000 |
| Seat Center Schenectady, NY | Neighborhood Challenge Projects - Hamilton Hill Pride | $26,045 |
| Albany Barn Inc Albany, NY | Neighborhood challenge - level the playing field - sch blue jays | $17,824 |
| Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Schenectady, NY | Neighborhood Challenge - Disc Golf Installation Steinmertz Park | $16,837 |
| Capital Region Land Bank Schenectady, NY | Neighborhood Challenge - Engine Hill | $15,820 |
| Sycamore Collaborative Schenectady, NY | Neighborhood challenge - project asl park project walling for park | $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 | $663,180 | $959,037 | $885,553 | $146,526 | 6 | $1,979 |
| 2023 | $671,565 | $736,964 | $917,369 | $203,027 | 6 | $2,439 |
| 2022 | $666,789 | $1,104,395 | $938,530 | $218,218 | 6 | $2,302 |
| 2021 | $542,812 | $946,152 | $938,478 | $393,365 | 8 | $13 |
| 2020 | $486,351 | $1,030,586 | $932,743 | $445,953 | 14 | $6 |
About The Schenectady Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Schenectady Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Schenectady, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $663K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schenectady Foundation Inc is led by Robert Carreau, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Carreau
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Omayra Padilla Dejesus
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Tompkins
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johan Matthews
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kenneally
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Pearlman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raysheea Turner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Lewis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ozimek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Golub
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Smith
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kimberly Kilby (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Tardi (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Martha Asselin (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Herb Schultz (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Deborah Mullaney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Herbert L. Shultz Jr. (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Robert Bylancik (2020–2021) — Director
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 $168K, to Robert Carreau (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Schenectady Foundation Inc
How much does The Schenectady Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc gave $147K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $203K across 6 grants.
What is The Schenectady Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,331, and its average grant was $24,421, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Schenectady Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Schenectady, NY (4 grants).
Does The Schenectady Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Schenectady Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Schenectady Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Regional Food Bank of Neny ($60,000), Seat Center ($26,045) and Albany Barn Inc ($17,824), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schenectady Foundation Inc?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc reported $663K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $959K.
What is The Schenectady Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schenectady Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1600398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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