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GARRETT DUNSMOOR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
OSWEGO, NY · EIN 833090959 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE O12 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · garrettdunsmoormemorialfoundation.com
revenue
$145K
expenses
$18K
net assets
$594K
employees
0
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation is to enrich the lives and invest in the future of youth in and around the Oswego, NY community.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit based in Oswego, NY, established to honor the legacy of Garrett Dunsmoor by supporting youth in the local community. The foundation provides one-time cash scholarships to high school seniors, particularly those involved with Oswego High School and the Unity Lacrosse Club. It is run by a volunteer board of directors, including family and close community members.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3K
    One Time Cash Scholarship to Oswego High School Seniors and Unity Lacrosse Club High School Senior.
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

One Time Cash Scholarship
Provides financial awards to graduating seniors from Oswego High School and members of the Unity Lacrosse Club to support their future education and development.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to graduating high school seniors
      Awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Oswego High School for college, technical school, or military service.
  • Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
    • Collect and preserve personal memories and photos in honor of Garrett Dunsmoor
      Collects and preserves personal memories and photographs to honor the legacy of Garrett Dunsmoor.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Host annual 3x3 basketball tournament
      Organizes and hosts an annual 3x3 basketball tournament at Breitbeck Park in Oswego, NY, as a community event and fundraising activity.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community festivals and events
      Hosts in-person community events and festivals featuring live music, food, games, and fundraising activities to support youth in the Oswego community; includes collaboration with local groups such as the Oswego Rotary Club on initiatives like the Christmas Giving Project.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Provide grants to youth organizations in Oswego County
      Provides financial support through grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 (with potential for larger amounts) to over 50 local nonprofit youth organizations in the greater Oswego County area; offers an online application process.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Recruit volunteers for events and committees
      Recruits volunteers on a need-based schedule to support foundation events and committees.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$94K65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K11%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$594K
Cash$382K
Investments$210K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$594K
Liquid reserves399.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BRIAN WARNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BROOKE TRACZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARRIE PENOYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMIE METCALF — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN DUNSMOOR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 62

Who they work with

  • ARISE Child & Family Services Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Blessings in a Backpack, Fulton Chapter Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Blessings in a Backpack, Oswego Chapter Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • CAC Foundation, Inc Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Camp Foundations Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Child Advocacy Center Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Children’s Museum of Oswego Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • City of Oswego Government — Civic partner that dedicated the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Courts at Breitbeck Park in 2019.
  • Erin's Angels Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fitzhugh Park Elementary School Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Frederick Leighton Elementary School Third Graders Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Friends of Camp Hollis Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Friends of Hospice, Camp Waves of Hope Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Community Basketball Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Elks Lodge #830 Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Family Y.M.C.A. Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Fury 12U Baseball team Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Girls Lacrosse Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Public Library Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Wrestling Club, Inc. Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Youth Basketball Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Fulton Youth Boys Lacrosse Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation Network — Hosts sponsors to support scholarship and grant programs.
  • Grace and Glory Ministries DBA Camp Foundations Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Hannibal Backpack Ministry Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Hannibal Backpack Program Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Hannibal X-C Program Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Human Concerns, Inc. Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
  • Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County Partner — Receives grant funding to support youth programs.
+ 32 more
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-Partnered Grantmaking for Localized Youth Impact
    methodology: community-partnership_grantmaking
    By partnering with established local organizations, the foundation identifies and funds youth programs in Oswego County because localized, collaborative decision-making ensures culturally relevant and geographically targeted impact.
  • Memorial Donation Engagement as Sustained Mission Support
    methodology: memorial_donation_engagement
    By encouraging memorial donations in lieu of flowers, the foundation transforms grief into lasting support for youth development because ritualized giving tied to remembrance strengthens donor connection and long-term funding stability.
  • Youth-Focused Investment in Honor of a Memorial Legacy
    methodology: memorial-driven_investment
    By investing in youth development through scholarships and grants in memory of Garrett Dunsmoor, the foundation channels personal legacy into community impact because honoring unfulfilled potential inspires sustained engagement and purposeful giving.