Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc
Accepts applications
Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc is a private foundation in Hudson, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,875 the year before.
23% 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 | $71,000 | 19 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $79,875 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $96,000 | 22 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia Fecher C/O 1 Hudson City Centre Ste 203, Hudson, NY 12534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 828-1565 |
| What to submit | Applications must be written and state nature of business and how grant will be utilized |
| Restrictions | Grants will only be given to organizations benefitting children in columbia county |
What Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $96,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Unite | Children's programs | $13,000 |
| Perfect Ten Afterschool | Educating students afterschool program | $9,000 |
| Hudson Area Library | Promotion of children's programs | $8,000 |
| Harmony Project Hudson Inc | Children's programs | $6,000 |
| Friends of Hudson Youth | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood | Children's programs | $5,000 |
| Hudson Dollars for Scholars | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hudson Hall | Children's programming | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of NE Ny | Supporting food bank's backpack programs | $5,000 |
| Columbia Children's Center | Children's programs | $4,000 |
| Columbia County Youth Theatre | Children's programming | $4,000 |
| Family Resource Centers of CC | Children's programming | $4,000 |
| Philmont Pubic Library | Children reading programs | $3,500 |
| Claverack Free Library | Children reading programs | $3,000 |
| PS 21 Inc (Performance Spaces for the 21st Century) | For children's programming | $3,000 |
| Hudson Little League | Supporting children's baseball and softball programs | $3,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservacy | Youth programs | $2,000 |
| Morris Memorial Association | Services for children, youth programs | $2,000 |
| Playground Golf Foundation | Children's golf programs | $2,000 |
| Hudson Eye | Support the annual arts festival | $2,000 |
| MCS Holiday Program | Children's holiday program | $1,500 |
| Beautiful Racket | Children's creative arts programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Koskey
- Matt Mackerer
- Patricia Fecher
- Stephanie Koweek
- James Mackerer
- Scott Patzwahl
Questions people ask
Does Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc give?
$96,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Koskey (President), Matt Mackerer (Treasurer), Patricia Fecher (Secretary) and Stephanie Koweek (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Childrens Foundation of Columbia County Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.