Columbian Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Columbian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Auburn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,300 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,300
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,200
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,900 the year before.
35% 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 | $60,100 | 20 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $83,900 | 23 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $85,300 | 23 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Columbian Foundation Inc 110 Genesee Street Ste 290A, Auburn, NY 13021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 253-9321 |
| What to submit | Applicants must include, at a minimum: proof of charitable status through an IRS determination letter; full details supporting the request for funding; most recent annual report and financial statements; and current listing of all officers and directors. |
| Restrictions | Awards are restricted to cayuga county, skaneateles, & onondaga county, ny. |
What Columbian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $85,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn YMCA | Program support | $8,200 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cayuga Community College Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cayuga Museum of History and Art | Capital improvement | $5,000 |
| Community Action Program | Program support | $5,000 |
| Schweinfurth Museum Art Center | Equipment purchase | $5,000 |
| Seward House Museum | Capital improvments | $5,000 |
| The Rev | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Skaneateles Festival | Equipment purchase | $5,000 |
| United Way of Cayuga County Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Unity House | Equipment purchase | $5,000 |
| King Ferry Food Pantry | Program support | $4,000 |
| Auburn Public Theater | Program support | $3,000 |
| Perform 4 Purpose | Equipment purchase | $3,000 |
| Auburn Lacrosse Boosters Inc | Equipment purchase | $2,500 |
| Spafford Area Historical Society | Capital improvments | $2,500 |
| Union Springs Soccer Club | Program support | $2,500 |
| Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department | Equipment purchase | $2,000 |
| Skaneateles Early Childhood Center | Capital improvments | $2,000 |
| West Genoa Cemetery | Capital improvments | $2,000 |
| Westminster Manor | Capital improvments | $2,000 |
| Moravia Hope Pantry | Program support | $1,500 |
| Skaneateles Foundation | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David G Tehan
- Stephen Rich
- John Latanyshyn
- Susan P Coe
- Stacy F Metcalf
- Toby E Metcalf
- Maryclaire Pineau
- Lloyd Hoskins
- Jaime Tuozzolo
Questions people ask
Does Columbian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Columbian Foundation Inc give?
$85,300 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Columbian Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David G Tehan (Treasurer), Stephen Rich (Secretary), John Latanyshyn (Managing Director) and Susan P Coe (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Columbian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and food and hunger.