THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 611600398 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SCHENECTADY, NY

Total Revenue
$959,037
Total Expenses
$885,553
Total Assets
$663,180
Net Assets
$541,237
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ROBERT CARREAU
Phone
5183939500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $959K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $886K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOODS IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY THROUGH THE INVESTMENT OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES. THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE FOUNDATION TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $168,328

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS MADE:THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS OF THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INCLUDING THE...

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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS MADE:THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS OF THE SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INCLUDING THE CREATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO GRANT APPLICATIONS AND GRANTEES, REVIEWING AND EVALUATING APPLICATIONS, ENSURING DUE DILIGENCE AND FOLLOW-UP THROUGH GRANT REPORTING, TRACKING AND MANAGING GRANT CONDITIONS AND PAYMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $526,227

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INC. CARRIES OUT THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.IN 2024, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES INCLUDED:1. FOOD SECURITY:A. SCHENECTADY COUNTY FOOD...

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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:SCHENECTADY FOUNDATION, INC. CARRIES OUT THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.IN 2024, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES INCLUDED:1. FOOD SECURITY:A. SCHENECTADY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL - THE FOOD COUNCIL CONTINUED TO WORK IN THREE KEY AREAS TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM: A.) ACCESS & EQUITY; B.) ADVOCACY & EMPOWERMENT; C.) AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMS. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTED MANY COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW RESIDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, AND TO PRESENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT A VARIETY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TOPICS.B. WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND MEALS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY. DURING 2024 THERE WERE 200 STUDENTS SERVED.2. NEIGHBORHOODS:A. THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS CHALLENGE PROJECTS, A PROGRAM SUPPORTING CITY OF SCHENECTADY RESIDENTS TO MAKE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, CONTINUED IN 2024. PROJECTS SUCH AS PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL/ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WERE ADVANCED BY THE COOPERATIVE WORK OF 85 VOLUNTEERS WITH THE RESULTING IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING ALL CITY RESIDENTS (65,000).3. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SYSTEMS CHANGE:A. THE ONE SCHENECTADY SYSTEMS CHANGE STRATEGY BEGAN IMPLEMENTATION IN 2024 WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CHANGE COUNCIL COMPRISED OF RESIDENTS, AND GRASSROOTS AND GRASSTOPS LEADERS. THE CHANGE COUNCIL FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS ON HOUSING ISSUES WITHIN THE CITY, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APP TO PROVIDE RENTERS WITH GREATER TRANSPARENCY AS TO CODE VIOLATIONS AND CONDITIONS AT RENTAL PROPERTIES. ONE SCHENECTADY SERVES THE ENTIRE COUNTY OF 150,000 PEOPLE BY CHANGING THE SYSTEMS THAT HAVE KEPT CURRENT SOCIETAL INEQUITIES IN PLACE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $974,448
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,979
Other Revenue $-17,390
TOTAL REVENUE $959,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $159,723
Salaries & Benefits $454,240
Fundraising Expenses $22,383
Program Expenses $694,555
Other Expenses $271,590
TOTAL EXPENSES $885,553

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $959,037 $736,964 +0.3%
Expenses $885,553 $917,369 0.0%
Net Income $73,484 $-180,405 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
8
Volunteers
145

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$183,176
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHAN MATTHEWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK LEWIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA PEARLMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KENNEALLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYSHEEA TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAYRA PADILLA DEJESUS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONA GOLUB VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SMITH ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALFRED TOMPKINS DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL OZIMEK TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT CARREAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$168,331 $14,845 $183,176
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $959,037 $885,553 $663,180 $73,484
2023 $736,964 $917,369 $671,565 $-180,405
2022 $1,104,395 $938,530 $666,789 $165,865
2021 $946,152 $938,478 $542,812 $7,674
2020 $1,030,586 $932,743 $486,351 $97,843
2019 $936,662 $780,269 $508,660 $156,393
2018 $815,584 $663,126 $456,162 $152,458
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