Cohoes Savings Foundation
Accepts applications
Cohoes Savings Foundation is a private foundation in Ballston Spa, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,930 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$185,930
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,275 the year before.
38% 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 | $109,050 | 37 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $118,275 | 32 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $185,930 | 34 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cohoes Savings Foundation 100 Saratoga Blvd Suite 37M, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 207-7522 |
| What to submit | Concept application for grant form is available upon request |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to charitable organizations described in section 501(c)(3) but only if such organizations have establised a charitable fund, contributions to which are deductible by donors. The organizations must provide written confirmation that the donated funds will be used exclusively for: (1) the benefit of the communities in and around the city of cohoes; and (2) religious, charitable or educational purposes. |
What Cohoes Savings Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $175,930 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Disability Services | To increase access to health care for disabled individuals. | $20,000 |
| Triadd Foundation Inc | Improve supports and services for people with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Hudson Headwaters Health Network | Scholarships in collaboration with suny adirondack | $16,000 |
| Lifeplan Ny Inc | Support and enhance educational and training programs | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Hospital and the Eddy Foundation | Sponsor pocketalker devices for individuals with hearing impairments. | $9,500 |
| World Awareness Childrens Museum | Educational programs through interactive exhibitions | $9,180 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Walk to cure arthritis. | $9,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County | Program sponsor. | $7,500 |
| Seagle Festival | Sponsor opera program. | $7,500 |
| Colonie Senior Service Center Inc | Warmth of winter event & fashion show fundraiser. | $6,500 |
| Lake George Opera Festival | Opera saratoga support of 2025 school opera tour | $6,000 |
| Hudson Valley Com Col Foundation | Second chance scholarships to support and motivate | $6,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York | Program sponsor. | $5,500 |
| Life Path | Fundraiser sponsor | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern Ny | Program sponsor. | $5,000 |
| The Charlton School | Equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Crohns & Crolitis Foundation | Camp oasis - children with ibd | $5,000 |
| The Arts Center of the Capital Region | Arts access scholarships program | $5,000 |
| Day Community Food Pantra | Support food security across the community | $5,000 |
| Cohoes High School Alumni Association | Scholarships to graduating seniors. | $4,000 |
| Northeastern Assocof the Blind at Albany | Provide programs and services for vulnerable persons | $3,750 |
| Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center | Sponsor healthcare career program | $3,000 |
| The Community Hospice | Sponsor tree lighting program. | $2,000 |
| Friends of Pruyn House | Concert sponsor. | $1,500 |
| Legacy Gathering | Thanksgathering - leaf peepers sponsor | $1,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Intermediate Baseball League | Scoreboard sponsor. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Little League | Health & safety sponsor. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Local Development Corporation | Charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| St Catherine's Center for Children | Sponsor golf tournament. | $1,000 |
| Schenectady County Historical Society | 2025 sponsorship at mabee farm | $1,000 |
| City of Cohoes Turkey Trot | Sponsor turkey trot. | $500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable purposes. | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council | Child safety program geared toward all children | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Picchi
- Rick Ahl Sr
- Jacqueline E Brennan
- Harry L Robinson
- Michael Crotty
- Alan Krafchin
Questions people ask
Does Cohoes Savings Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cohoes Savings Foundation give?
$185,930 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cohoes Savings Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert Picchi (Chairman/Director-Pt), Rick Ahl Sr (Treasurer/Director-Pt), Jacqueline E Brennan (Exec Director/Director-Pt) and Harry L Robinson (Director-Pt) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cohoes Savings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.