Richmond County Savings Foundation
Accepts applications
Richmond County Savings Foundation is a private foundation in Staten Island, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $547,274 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$547,274
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$30.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $442,726 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $1.7 million | 136 | $56.0 million |
| 2024 | $442,726 | 29 | $26.4 million |
| 2025 | $547,274 | 70 | $30.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cesar Claro Co Richmond County Savi 900 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (718) 568-3516 |
| What to submit | Letter format |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richmond County Savings Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 70 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island University Hospital | Staten island university hospital's princes bay campus transformation | $500,000 |
| Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden | Restoration of the rcsf tuscan garden at snug harbor | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Staten Island | Ccsi emergency food programs | $25,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | City harvest staten island programming | $25,000 |
| Dr Theodore A Atlas Foundation | Food pantry essential needs | $25,000 |
| Project Hospitality | Basic needs program | $25,000 |
| St George Theatre Restoration | Night of theatre program | $20,000 |
| Noble Maritime Collection | Museum education programs | $20,000 |
| Staten Island Children's Museum | Great explorations 2.0 | $15,000 |
| New York Center for Interpersonal Development | Pathways to graduation - staten island | $15,000 |
| New York Foundling | Healthy families staten island | $15,000 |
| Central Family Life Center of Staten Island | Cflc youth services program | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Si | Tech & teens program | $15,000 |
| Emergency Children's Help Organization | Emergency assistance program | $10,000 |
| Global Medical Relief Fund | Give hope program | $10,000 |
| Maker Park Radio | Soniqlab at maker park radio | $10,000 |
| Northfield Community LDC | Northfield's beyond weatherization initiative | $10,000 |
| Staten Island Institute of Arts & Science | Staten island museums public programming 2025/2026 season | $10,000 |
| Grace Foundation of New York | Food truck and disability culinary program | $10,000 |
| Seamen's Society for Children and Families | Seamen's society safe passage | $10,000 |
| Staten Island Museum | Staten island museum's public programming | $10,000 |
| Staten Island Giving Circle | Weekend food backpack program | $9,000 |
| Brothers Care Inc | 2025 program support | $5,000 |
| Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation (CSF Inc) | Expanding support networks for chronic illness | $5,000 |
| Reach Out and Read of Greater New York | Strong foundations: early literacy and family health in staten island | $5,000 |
| Calvary Chapel | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| A Chance in Life | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Christian Pentecostal Church | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| First United Christian Church Inc | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - St Edward Food Pantry | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Mesivtha of Staten Island | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| New Direction Services Inc | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Oakwood Heights Community Church | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Port Richmond Corps | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Stapleton Corps | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| South Shore Community Food Pantry Inc | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
| St Ann Church | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church | Rcsf food pantry program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cesar J Claro
- Gail Donovan
- Godfrey H Carstens
- Alfred B Curtis Jr
- Caroline Harrison
- James L Kelley
- Michael F Manzulli
- Anthony Santo
- Thomas Kendris
- Mary Caracappa
Questions people ask
Does Richmond County Savings Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richmond County Savings Foundation give?
$547,274 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richmond County Savings Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cesar J Claro (Exe. Director), Gail Donovan (President & Ceo), Godfrey H Carstens (Director) and Alfred B Curtis Jr (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Richmond County Savings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.