named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Direct Grant Program
Provides direct financial support to local organizations and initiatives including food pantries, educational programs, and community events like the Turkey Trot and Holiday Hoopla
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Provides 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship for community projects such as the Wallkill Valley Railway, New Paltz Skate Garden, and Majestic Park Revitalization, enabling tax-deductible donations
Marge L. Glenn Scholarship
Manages an endowment that awards $500 annually to a New Paltz High School senior
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
- Funding community improvement and educational projects in Ulster CountyFunds dozens of projects annually that improve quality of life in Ulster County and advance educational and leadership opportunities for local students.
- Funding food security initiatives and pantry improvementsProvides ongoing financial support to local food pantries, including a $200,000 renovation project for the Family of New Paltz and support for Local at Heart’s pantry expansion at St. Joseph’s Church.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
- Funding emergency response and recovery initiativesProvided funding through Project Flood Aid in response to Superstorm Sandy and supported Project Help Your Neighbor 2020, which distributed meal vouchers to individuals in need while supporting over 30 local restaurants during the pandemic.
- Providing targeted donations to local nonprofitsMakes direct donations to local organizations such as Sparrow's Nest, supporting families with cancer diagnoses, with a $250 contribution in 2024.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Administering tax-exempt donations for community initiativesManages and administers tax-exempt donations, directing funds to designated community projects and causes.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Financing community events and fundraising effortsProvides financial support for community events such as the Local at Heart Golf Tournament, Holiday Hoopla, the Gunks Disc Golf Competition benefiting the Gardiner Fire Department, and the New Paltz Rotary’s “Win a Bundle” fundraiser.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Providing fiscal sponsorship for local projectsActs as fiscal sponsor for community projects including the Wallkill Valley Railway, the Railway Project in New Paltz, and the New Paltz Skate Garden/Park, enabling fundraising and financial management.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Supporting park and trail development projectsFunds and supports the development of public spaces including signage for the Rail Trail, the revitalization of Majestic Park in Gardiner since 2018, and the Millbrook Preserve through fundraising and fund transfers.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Supporting scholarships and student programsEstablished and funds scholarship programs including the Marge L. Glenn Scholarship, which awards $500 annually to a New Paltz High School graduate, and sponsors students through the President’s Challenge Scholarship program at Ulster Community College.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$9K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$88K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$88K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- GEORGE SIFRE — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA ENGLER — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN DIAMOND — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM OLSEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Elting Memorial Library Partner — Donated funds to Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz for audiobooks.
- Elting Memorial Library Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Family of New Paltz Partner — Ongoing collaboration including a $200,000 renovation project
- Family of New Paltz Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Family of New Paltz Partner — Provides financial support for events such as the Turkey Trot organized by Family of New Paltz.
- Gardiner Fire Department Partner — Supported the Gunks Disc Golf Competition benefiting the Gardiner Fire Department.
- Gardiner Fire and Rescue Government — Governmental organization providing emergency services in the Foundation's catchment area
- Gardiner Library Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Greater Hudson Valley Council Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Helping Hands Food Pantry Partner — Contributed $1,500 to support food transportation services.
- Helping Hands Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Historic Huguenot Street Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Local at Heart Partner — Collaborated to upgrade and expand the St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry
- Local at Heart Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Millbrook Preserve Partner — Served as fundraising conduit and transferred funds upon tax-exempt status attainment
- New Day Food Pantry Partner — Provided $1,500 donation for personal care items.
- New Paltz Central School District Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- New Paltz Central School District Partner — Provided program funding support following state budget cutbacks and contributed to student support programs.
- New Paltz Economic Development Corporation Government — Original sponsor of the New Paltz Community Foundation, Inc. at its establishment in 1997.
- New Paltz Fire Department Government — Governmental organization providing fire and safety services in the Foundation's catchment area
- New Paltz Middle School Partner — Provides funding for educational initiatives including the Green Classroom Garden Project and welding program.
- New Paltz Police Government — Governmental organization providing law enforcement services in the Foundation's catchment area
- New Paltz Rescue Squad Government — Governmental organization providing emergency medical services in the Foundation's catchment area
- New Paltz Rotary Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- New Paltz Rotary Partner — Partners with the New Paltz Rotary to fundraise for the backpack program supporting children in need through the New Paltz School District.
- New Paltz United Methodist Church Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- Our Lady of Fatima Plattekill Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
- People USA Partner — Partner organization listed on the community resource page
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strategies · 5
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 Foundation Modelmethodology: community foundation modelBy administering and managing donated funds, the organization supports community initiatives that enhance quality of life, because centralized stewardship of philanthropic capital enables sustained, strategic investment in local needs.
- Community-Driven Project Supportmethodology: community-driven project supportBy leveraging local resources and ideas, the organization supports projects of varying scale because community-identified priorities are more likely to reflect authentic needs and generate sustained engagement.
- Donor Participation Facilitationmethodology: donor-friction-reductionBy reducing barriers to giving, the organization increases philanthropic participation because simplified donation processes expand access and encourage broader civic engagement.
- Fiscal Sponsorship for Community Initiativesmethodology: fiscal sponsorshipBy serving as a fiscal conduit for 501(c)(3) donations, the organization enables funding of grassroots projects without independent nonprofit status, because access to tax-compliant giving infrastructure allows nascent efforts to receive support and scale.
- Quality of Life-Focused Grantmakingmethodology: quality_of_life_improvementBy directing financial support to projects that meet established standards, the organization improves quality of life because targeted funding ensures alignment with measurable community well-being outcomes.