named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Joan Grishkot Foundation Scholarship
Annual scholarship supporting students from Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties pursuing degrees in nursing, biomedical sciences, and related healthcare fields
Walter Grishkot Foundation Scholarship
Annual scholarship supporting students from Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties pursuing studies in aeronautics, aerospace, and aeronautical engineering
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding college scholarships in aviation, aerospace, and engineeringAwards multi-year and one-year scholarships of at least $2,500 per year to students from Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties pursuing studies in aviation, aeronautics, aeronautical engineering, and related aerospace fields.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding college scholarships in nursing, healthcare, and biomedical sciencesProvides scholarship funding to students from Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties pursuing education in professional nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical degrees, biomedical sciences, and related healthcare fields.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding multi-year and one-time scholarships for residents of three NY countiesAwards at least two multi-year scholarships annually, along with additional one-year scholarships, to students from Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties, with total annual disbursements reaching up to $95,000 for 16–18 recipients.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$37K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$78K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$71K
Investments$1.62M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves218.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -54.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DAVID LITTLE — DIRECTOR
- JACK SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- KIERAN SCHRADER — DIRECTOR
- LARRY WEAVER — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN MCLAUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Ballston Spa High School Partner — Source school for scholarship recipients planning to study nursing.
- Glens Falls Kiwanis Club Partner — Administers the Grishkot Foundation Scholarship on behalf of the foundation.
- Glens Falls Kiwanis Club Partner — Hosted the 2024 scholarship award ceremony at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY.
- Glens Falls Kiwanis Club Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Grishkot Foundation to operate scholarship programs.
- Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Grishkot Foundation to conduct the Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship program.
- Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Grishkot Foundation to conduct the scholarship program.
- Queensbury High School Partner — Source school for scholarship recipients in the International Baccalaureate program.
- Saratoga Springs High School Partner — Source school for multiple scholarship recipients pursuing nursing and engineering.
- South Glens Falls High School Partner — Source school for scholarship recipients pursuing higher education in business and aviation.
- St Lawrence University Partner — Norah Niesz is studying biomedical sciences at St Lawrence University with support from a foundation scholarship.
- St Lawrence University Partner — Scholarship recipient supported to study biomedical sciences at this institution.
- St. Lawrence University Partner — Supported a scholarship recipient studying biomedical sciences at St. Lawrence University.
- Vassar College Partner — Scholarship recipient Sydney Keenan is attending Vassar College with financial support from the foundation.
- Vassar College Partner — Scholarship recipient supported to attend this institution.
- Vassar College Partner — Supported a scholarship recipient attending Vassar College.
- Warrensburg Central School Partner — Source school for scholarship recipients in the International Baccalaureate program.
- Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES Partner — Partner organization where scholarship recipients are enrolled in practical nursing programs.
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.
- Collaborative and Third-Party Scholarship Administrationmethodology: collaborative_scholarship_administrationBy partnering with volunteer boards and established local organizations like the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club to administer scholarship programs, the foundation leverages community trust and governance structures to ensure equitable and sustainable program delivery, because decentralized, community-rooted administration increases local ownership and operational resilience.
- Support for Non-Traditional and Career-Changing Studentsmethodology: support-for-non-traditional-studentsBy encouraging and funding non-traditional students—particularly those pursuing nursing as a second career—the foundation increases diversity in the healthcare workforce and supports mid-career transitions, because targeted encouragement and financial support lower barriers for experienced adults re-entering education.
- Targeted Scholarship Giving by Field and Geographymethodology: targeted_scholarship_givingBy directing scholarship funds to students from specific rural counties and in targeted high-impact fields—particularly nursing, medicine, and aeronautics—the foundation increases access to higher education and strengthens regional workforce capacity in critical and specialized professions, because geographic and sectoral focus amplifies community return on investment.