The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo
Accepts applications
The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo is a private foundation in Troy, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $874,757 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $3,264 and the largest $478,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$874,757
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$3,264
- Largest grant$478,250
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $662,462 the year before.
37% 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 | $466,030 | 48 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $662,462 | 51 | $13.5 million |
| 2025 | $874,757 | 59 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jenna Cuilla Executive Director 32 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 720-0006 |
| What to submit | A grant application form provided by the foundation upon request must include a concise description of the program to be funded, a statement of need, a description of the population to be served, the proposed course of action, related experience, project personnel, anticipated results, and evaluation plans. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be local, legally incorporated, IRS 501(c) 3 organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 58 | $874,507 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TSB Music Hall Corporation | Program support | $478,250 |
| St Paul's Church | Program support | $40,000 |
| Commission on Economic Opportunity | Program support | $32,750 |
| Troy Area United Ministries | Program support | $23,500 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Northeast | Program support | $20,000 |
| Grassroots Givers | Program support | $20,000 |
| Vanderheyden Hall | Program support | $20,000 |
| Arvilla E Diver Memorial Library | Program support | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless | Program support | $16,000 |
| New York Council of Nonprofits | Program support | $15,000 |
| Oakwood Community Center Inc | Program support | $13,450 |
| Refuge Place Inc | Program support | $11,000 |
| Trip Inc | Program support | $10,793 |
| Regional Food Bank of Neny | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bring on the Spectrum Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Create Community Studios | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area | Program support | $8,779 |
| Arts Center of the Capital Region | Program support | $8,517 |
| Ark Inc | Program support | $7,500 |
| Parents of Angel Children | Program support | $6,000 |
| Capital District Recovery Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ny Funders Alliance | Program support | $5,000 |
| Unity House of Troy Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| WMHT Educational Telecommunications | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tech Valley Center of Gravity | Program support | $5,000 |
| Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church | Program support | $4,500 |
| Collar City Pride | Program support | $4,100 |
| Joy of Troy Community | Program support | $3,778 |
| C C M of Schodack | Program support | $3,264 |
| Circles of Mercy Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center | Program support | $2,500 |
| Hope Full Life Center Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Tap Inc | Program support | $1,500 |
| Nys Network for Youth Success | Program support | $1,276 |
| United Way of the Greater Capital Region | Program support | $1,250 |
| Capital District Latinos Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany | Program support | $1,000 |
| Church of the Blessed Sacrament | Program support | $1,000 |
| Community Life Support | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Cheu
- Jenna Cuilla
- Sheila Mendleson
- Anthony O'Haire
- Michelle Massry
- Robert Fritz
- Don Lee Applyrs
- Matthew Clarke
- Sophia Hammett Turner
Questions people ask
Does The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo give?
$874,757 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $3,264.
Who runs The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Cheu (Executive Di), Jenna Cuilla (Executive Di), Sheila Mendleson (President) and Anthony O'Haire (Vice Preside) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Fo fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and human services.