BSNB Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
BSNB Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ballston Spa, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$493,254
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 7 | $399,718 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 9 | $450,084 |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 9 | $493,254 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Dodd PO Box 70, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 885-6781 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required to be submitted nor is any specific information is required to be included. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BSNB Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa Central School District | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Ballston Spa Central School District | Robotics | $1,000 |
| Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Central School District | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Galway Central School District | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Central School District | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Voorheesville Central School District | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Voorheesville Community Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $500 |
| Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Educational Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Sleasman
- Christopher Dowd
- James Dodd
- James Conroy
Questions people ask
Does BSNB Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does BSNB Charitable Foundation give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs BSNB Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Sleasman (Chairman of the Board), Christopher Dowd (President and Ceo), James Dodd (Evp and Cfo) and James Conroy (Evp and Cbo).
What does BSNB Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.