HRBT Foundation
Accepts applications
HRBT Foundation is a private foundation in Hudson, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 116 grants; the typical grant was $4,382 and the largest $334,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$4,382
- Largest grant$334,000
- Assets$28.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million 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 | $1.2 million | 95 | $26.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 108 | $27.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 116 | $28.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carl Florio 1 Hudson City Centre 302, Hudson, NY 12534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 671-6226, staff@hrbtfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Contact staff @ 1 hudson city centre #302 hudson ny 12534 for details |
| Deadlines | Contact staff @ 1 hudson city centre #302 hudson ny 12534 |
| Restrictions | Contact staff @ 1 hudson city centre #200 hudson ny 12534 for details |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What HRBT Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 110 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $320 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Memorial Health Foundation | Capital campaign (installment 1 of 3) | $334,000 |
| Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation | Student tuition assistance (1 of 2) | $250,000 |
| Columbia Opportunities | Early head start | $100,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | Guaranteed income columbia county pilot | $50,000 |
| Columbia Opportunities | Early head start | $50,000 |
| Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation | Hudson-athens lighthouse legacy; installment 2 of 2 | $50,000 |
| Camphill Village USA Inc | Healing plant garden capital project-installment 3 of 4 | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Agricultural Society | Calf program-annual installment (1 of 4) | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Health Care Consortium | Children and adults rural transportation service (carts)-installment 2 of 2 | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen | County-wide food delivery 2026 | $25,000 |
| Community Hospice of Colgreene Counties | In memory of geraldine florio | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale Economic & Community Development | Roejan park enhancement & maintenance 2026 | $25,000 |
| Community Hospice of Colgreene Counties | Hospice dedicated room-koskey | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale Economic & Community Development | Hillsdale hamlet park bandshell | $20,000 |
| Perfect Ten After School LLC | Reset after school tutoring program | $17,500 |
| Columbia County Habitat for Humanity | Rural starter home initiative | $15,000 |
| Congregation Anshe Emeth | Basement water protection system 2026 | $15,000 |
| Crandall Theatre | Theatre renovation grant; installment 3 of 3 | $15,000 |
| Friends of Hudson Youth Inc | Oakdale waterfront program 2026 | $15,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Interpretive signage-greenport location, installment 2 of 2 | $12,500 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood | Social determinant of health and micro-spend program, installment 3/3 | $12,500 |
| Bard College | Bard early college program-hudson valley 2026 | $12,000 |
| Columbia County Agricultural Society | 2025 fair entertainment headliner sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Chatham Public Library | Annual library contribution 2026 | $11,000 |
| Claverack Free Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Germantown Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Hudson Area Assoc Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Kinderhook Memorial Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| New Lebanon Public Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Philmont Public Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Roe Jan Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Valatie Free Library | Annual library contribution | $11,000 |
| Double H Hole in the Woods | Organization support | $10,500 |
| Ancram Opera House | Ancram center for the arts community room (2 of 2) | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Office of the Treasurer | County-wide fast team support 2025 | $10,000 |
| Family Resource Centers of Columbia County | Frc program support 2026 | $10,000 |
| Olana Partnership the | Educational programming, installment 1 of 3 | $10,000 |
| Russell Sage College | 2025 corporate scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Fasny Museum of Firefighting | Super saturdays 25/26 | $9,500 |
| Clausson-Raught Community Rescue Squad | Ambulance equipment upgrade | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Herrington
- Tony Jones
- Carl A Florio
- Sid Richter
- Kelly Firmbach
- Brendan Cranna
Questions people ask
Does HRBT Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact staff @ 1 hudson city centre #302 hudson ny 12534.
How much does HRBT Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $4,382.
Who runs HRBT Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn Herrington (Director), Tony Jones (Vice President), Carl A Florio (President) and Sid Richter (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does HRBT Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.