Capital District Masonic Charities Inc
Accepts applications
Capital District Masonic Charities Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,650 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $13,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,650
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$13,900
- Assets$729,359
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,750 | 11 | $656,549 |
| 2024 | $37,750 | 9 | $672,219 |
| 2025 | $22,650 | 10 | $729,359 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ken White 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 783-1898, kmwhite1881@gmail.com |
| What to submit | We have scholarships going to three or four public school districts depending on the year. The typical procedure is that applications are turned into the school district high school guidance office. Each school has their own scholarship application form. Typical information has to do with the students' college or institution they will be attending as well as a statement of financial need and the field of study they are pursuing. Most applications also have student background information such as clubs, extracurricular, etc. |
| Deadlines | Deadline for applications is between may 1st and may 15th depending on the school district. |
| Restrictions | These vary depending on the scholarship. The nel vink scholarships go to a student pursuing culinary art and are awarded to new lebanon central school district and ichabod crane central school district students. The whiteman scholarships are for students pursuing degrees in business or accounting for the ichabod crane school district. The maple hill and bethlehem scholarships are for students in the maple hill school district and bethlehem school district respectively. |
What Capital District Masonic Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $22,650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Masonic Hall Association | To assist in the upkeep in the workings of the masonic facility | $13,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Kermani
- Neil Bonestell
- David Harris
- Ken White
- Ken Gibson
- Ian McHugh
- Bruce Pavloff
- Steve Sheffer
- Dan Valenti
Questions people ask
Does Capital District Masonic Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline for applications is between may 1st and may 15th depending on the school district..
How much does Capital District Masonic Charities Inc give?
$22,650 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Capital District Masonic Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Kermani (Controller), Neil Bonestell (President), David Harris (Vice President) and Ken White (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Capital District Masonic Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.