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QUEENSBURY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION INC
QUEENSBURY, NY · EIN 462625853 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · queensburyscholarship.org
revenue
$150K
expenses
$67K
net assets
$745K
employees
0
volunteers
40
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TO AWARD ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

profile · synthesized from sources

Queensbury Community Scholarship Association Inc awards academic, vocational, and technical scholarships to graduating seniors from Queensbury High School. The organization administers a portfolio of named memorial scholarships established in honor of community members, educators, and local leaders, each with specific criteria reflecting the values and legacies of the individuals they honor. The scholarships support students pursuing higher education and career paths in diverse fields.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Alexander Orthodontics Scholarship
Supports a Queensbury graduate with strong moral character and interest in dentistry, reflecting the donor's commitment to education and community
Eric W. Ackner Scholarship
Awarded to a Queensbury High School senior who demonstrates creative thinking, respect for others, and awareness of individual talents and uniqueness
Jeff Aurelia Memorial Scholarship
Honors a student who embodies compassion, perseverance, dedication, and commitment to others, in memory of a respected teacher and coach
Michelle Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Established for a student who exemplifies compassion, empathy, and care for others, in honor of a beloved school counselor
The Hall Family Entrepreneur Scholarship
Recognizes a student with entrepreneurial spirit, funded by Hallwear, a local apparel company founded by a Queensbury graduate
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to Queensbury High School graduates
      Provides financial support to graduating students from Queensbury High School pursuing higher education in academic, vocational, and technical fields, including through memorial and honorary scholarships. Administered 37 scholarships, awarding $686,082.00 in total funds to students in the most recent cycle.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Host annual fundraising events to support scholarship programs
      Organizes and hosts recurring fundraising events including a fall Phone-a-thon, benefit nights at local restaurants, golf tournaments, boat cruises, penny drives, and dance marathons to raise scholarship funds, with community support through donated raffle items.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$120K80%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30K20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$745K
Cash$74K
Investments$671K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$745K
Liquid reserves132.6 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • CATHERINE SCONZO — CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY
  • COLLEEN COWPER — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH O'NEILL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DENISE LAMOUREE — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH MULSHINE — DIRECTOR
  • JANEEN GANNON — DIRECTOR
  • KEN MINGES — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLY MILZA — DIRECTOR
  • KIRSTEN JORDI — SECRETARY
  • KYLIE WEBB — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE D'ANGELICO — DIRECTOR
  • LYNNE SILVERBERG — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA BOLLER — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • PETER KUDAN — DIRECTOR
  • RUTH CASTONGUAY — TREASURER
  • STEPHANIE LONDIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY SCHIAVI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Alexander Orthodontics Partner — Partner organization that established a scholarship administered by QCSA for a Queensbury graduate interested in dentistry.
  • Aurelia family Partner — Family that created the Jeff Aurelia Memorial Scholarship and entrusted QCSA with its administration.
  • Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America Network — Formerly affiliated as a regional chapter of Dollars for Scholars under CSFA, which later became Scholarship America.
  • Coopers Cave Ale Company Partner — Hosts benefit nights to raise scholarship funds for QCSA.
  • Gannon family Partner — Family that established the Robert Gannon Memorial Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in healthcare.
  • Hall Family Partner — Local business-owning family that established The Hall Family Entrepreneur Scholarship to give back to the Queensbury community.
  • Irion family Partner — Family and school community members who established a memorial scholarship honoring Dr. Jack Irion’s service as Superintendent.
  • Market32 Partner — Business sponsor contributing to the QCSA scholarship fund.
  • PTSA organizations (elementary, middle, high school) Partner — Played an integral role in early fundraising efforts for QCSA.
  • Queen of Harts Partner — Hosts benefit nights to raise scholarship funds for QCSA.
  • Queensbury Board of Education Partner — Partner in supporting QCSA's mission; involved from inception and continues to provide support.
  • Queensbury High School Partner — Collaborates with Queensbury High School to support student access to higher education.
  • Queensbury High School Partner — Collaborates with Queensbury High School to support students pursuing higher education.
  • Queensbury High School Counseling Center Partner — Collaborates with the school's counseling center for scholarship administration and applicant inquiries.
  • Queensbury Union Free School District Partner — Collaborates with QCSA to support scholarship assistance for students; faculty, staff, and administration provide ongoing support.
  • Scholarship America Network — Successor organization to CSFA; QCSA was formerly part of its national network before becoming independent in 2014.
  • Stewarts Shops Partner — Business sponsor contributing to the QCSA scholarship fund.
  • The Jacob and Eugenie Bucky Memorial Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support QCSA’s scholarship programs.
  • The Miles Hodsdon Vernon Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support QCSA’s scholarship programs.
  • The Tavern Partner — Hosts benefit nights to raise scholarship funds for QCSA.
  • Walmart Partner — Business sponsor contributing to the QCSA scholarship fund.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Reinvestment through Scholarship Giving
    methodology: community_reinvestment
    By offering scholarships as a channel for local businesses and families to give back, we strengthen community ties and increase educational access, because linking financial support to communal gratitude fosters sustainable investment in students.
  • Community and School Partnerships to Support Educational Access
    methodology: community-school-partnership
    By fostering partnerships between schools and the broader community, we increase student access to higher education, because collaborative networks enhance awareness, support, and resource mobilization for scholarship opportunities.
  • Donor-Defined Scholarship Criteria to Expand Access
    methodology: donor-directed_criteria
    By allowing donors to set specific eligibility criteria for named scholarships, we increase the diversity and reach of available funding, because tailored scholarships engage more donors and match support to a wider range of student circumstances.