Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $356,730 in 135 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$356,730
- Number of grants135
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $322,445 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322,445 | 138 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $356,730 | 135 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas L Amell 652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 730-3000 |
| What to submit | Applications can be made in person at any branch of pioneer bank, national association. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 133 | $382,180 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | 25 in 25 sponsor | $50,000 |
| Siena College | 2024 pioneer scholarship | $47,500 |
| Special Olympics New York | 2024 unified sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 2024 premier sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York | 2024 wish sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy Inc | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Vanderheyden | 2024 sponsor 190th anniversary | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York | 2024 donation for the wishing space | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Attn Lizzie Hunter RWB | 2024 cross event sponsor | $9,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Northern Rivers Family Services | 2024 corporate partner | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics New York | 2024 partnership donation | $5,000 |
| Aim Services Inc | 2024 croquet on the green sponsor | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 2024 great strides sponsor | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar | 2024 kentucky derby sponsor | $5,000 |
| Schenectady County Community College Foundation Inc | 2024 pioneer scholarship | $5,000 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | 2024 cehc lego challenge sponsor | $5,000 |
| Brunswick Cares Food Pantry | Pioneers with purpose - 2024 grant recipient | $5,000 |
| Captain Community Human Services | Pioneers with purpose - 2024 grant recipient | $5,000 |
| Connect Center for Youth | Pioneers with purpose - 2024 grant recipient | $5,000 |
| Schenectady Community Action Program | Pioneers with purpose - 2024 grant recipient | $5,000 |
| Albany Community Action Partnership | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hudson Youth | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Lifeworks Community Action | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Schenectady County Food Council | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Siena College | 2024 sponsor sarazen golf tournament | $3,500 |
| 15 - Love | 2024 fore love & money golf event | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | 2024 sponsor fire & ice gala | $3,000 |
| The Arts Center of the Capital Region | 2024 gala sponorship | $3,000 |
| The Arc of Rensselaer County | 2024 arc gala - ruby sponsor | $3,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Neny | 2024 sponsor | $2,500 |
| Historic Albany Foundation | 2024 50th anniversary sponsor | $2,500 |
| Capital District YMCA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hudson Youth | Grant to support school school enrichment programs | $2,500 |
| Hope 7 Community Center | 2024 youth program sponsor | $2,500 |
| Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club Inc | 2024 sponsor annual run | $2,500 |
| St Peter's Hospital Foundation | Als memorial 2024 | $2,500 |
| Center for Disability Services | 2024 siro's cup sponsor | $2,500 |
| Unity House | 2024 playground donation | $2,500 |
| Siena College | 2024 sponsor fest vino food & wine event | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Amell
- Patrick J Hughes
- Susan M Hollister
- Annmarie Perechinsky
- Jesse A Tomczak
- Dr Farzad Sani
- Kelli Arnold
Questions people ask
Does Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation give?
$356,730 in tax year 2024, across 135 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas L Amell (Co-Chairperson), Patrick J Hughes (Treasurer), Susan M Hollister (Co-Chairperson) and Annmarie Perechinsky (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.