Gouverneur Foundation
Accepts applications
Gouverneur Foundation is a private foundation in Gouverneur, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,950 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$109,950
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$63,437
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $119,265 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,544 | 86 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $119,265 | 63 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $109,950 | 33 | $63,437 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lauren French 133 East Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 287-4836 |
| What to submit | Four page application form prescribed by the foundation attaching transcripts |
| Deadlines | July 1st for the following fall |
| Restrictions | Preference given to graduates of gouverneur schools |
What Gouverneur Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $91,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University | Education | $6,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $6,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $5,500 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $5,000 |
| Suny Potsdam | Education | $5,000 |
| Suny Potsdam | Education | $5,000 |
| Suny Delhi | Education | $5,000 |
| Suny Plattsburgh | Education | $5,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $5,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $3,000 |
| Suny Canton | Education | $3,000 |
| Elmira College | Education | $3,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $2,500 |
| University of Rochester | Education | $2,500 |
| Suny Cortland | Education | $2,500 |
| Franciscan University | Education | $2,500 |
| Suny Oswego | Education | $2,200 |
| Nazareth University | Education | $2,000 |
| Ithaca College (Online) | Education | $2,000 |
| Suny Potsdam | Education | $2,000 |
| Syracuse University | Education | $2,000 |
| Clarkson University | Education | $2,000 |
| Nazareth University | Education | $2,000 |
| Suny Brockport | Education | $2,000 |
| Suny Plattsburgh | Education | $2,000 |
| Suny Canton | Education | $2,000 |
| Suny Canton | Education | $1,600 |
| Suny Canton | Education | $1,500 |
| Daemen University | Education | $1,000 |
| Suny Cortland | Education | $1,000 |
| Suny Brockport | Education | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Education | $1,000 |
| Suny Cortland | Education | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren French
- Martin Hassett
- Michelle Hassett
- Melissa Besaw Wheaton
- Dr Donald Schuessler
- Ted Totten
- Jeremy Bartholomew
- Jayne Carbone
- Victoria Day
- Diane Easton
- Henry J Leader
- Brielle Farley Meryer
- Kimberly Pistolesi
- Clark Porter
- Gretchen Tessmer
Questions people ask
Does Gouverneur Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1st for the following fall.
How much does Gouverneur Foundation give?
$109,950 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs Gouverneur Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren French (President), Martin Hassett (Vice Preside), Michelle Hassett (Secretary) and Melissa Besaw Wheaton (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Gouverneur Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.