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6TH WARD ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC

Oneonta, NY · EIN 454972468 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · sixthwardaa.com
revenue
$6K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$52K
employees
mission · from form 990

The 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation Inc will serve as a source of funds to assist in the support of local charitable and educational institutions in the Oneonta, NY area.

profile · synthesized from sources

The 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation Inc supports charitable and educational institutions in the Oneonta, NY area, with a focus on youth athletics, sportsmanship, and community well-being. It provides annual scholarships to local high school students and funds community initiatives through grants. The foundation is closely tied to the 6th Ward Athletic Club, which operates a restaurant and bar that serves as its headquarters and primary fundraising arm.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Ani Colone Food Drive
Annual food drive organized by the Club to support local hunger relief efforts in the Oneonta area.
Annual Scholarship Program
Provides up to four $500 scholarships annually to high school students in Oneonta and Unatego based on scholastic achievement, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and essay quality.
Community Grant Program
Offers grants to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organizations in the Oneonta area that support youth athletics, education, health, and community spirit.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Conducting community food drives
      Conducts the annual Ani Colone Food Drive to support food security in the Greater Oneonta Area.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding high school scholarships and community programs
      Provides grants for high school student scholarships and supports community initiatives such as food drives and social and cultural programs in Oneonta, NY. This includes awarding up to four $500 scholarships annually to students from local high schools, including Oneonta High School.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding local charitable and educational institutions in Oneonta, NY
      Funds local charitable and educational institutions in the Oneonta, NY area, with a focus on youth athletics, good sportsmanship, character development, and responsible citizenship. The organization has supported entities such as the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, Oneonta Family YMCA, American Legion Baseball, Catskill Area Hospice, and Opportunities for Otsego.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Operating a banquet facility for public and member use
      Operates a banquet room and adjoining outdoor deck in Oneonta, NY, available for social events such as holiday dances, clambakes, themed dinners, wedding receptions, and post-funeral gatherings. The space is offered at no cost to members and at a reduced rate to non-members.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing annual social and recreational events
      Organizes and hosts recurring events including annual golf tournaments, bus trips, dinner-dances, clambakes, and attendance at regional sporting events for members and the public.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Developing scholarship criteria and evaluation processes
      Uses a committee of three scholars to annually develop scholarship criteria and evaluate applications as part of its scholarship program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K98%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1412%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$52K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +159.8%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • American Legion Baseball Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
  • Catskill Area Hospice Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
  • LaMonica Beverages Partner — Supplied soft drinks at no cost or at cost for Club events such as youth dances.
  • Oneonta Boys and Girls Club Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
  • Oneonta Family YMCA Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
  • Oneonta High School Partner — Distributes scholarship applications and receives notifications of award recipients.
  • Opportunities for Otsego Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
  • Unatego High School Partner — Distributes scholarship applications and serves as an eligible institution for applicants.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Accountability-Based Grantmaking
    methodology: accountability-based_grantmaking
    By requiring detailed after-action reports within 30 days of program completion, we ensure transparency and assess the impact of funded programs, because timely reporting strengthens accountability and demonstrates how funds contribute to measurable outcomes.
  • Performance-Contingent Funding for Scholarships
    methodology: performance-contingent_funding
    By releasing scholarship funds only after recipients achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their first college semester, we promote academic persistence and success, because linking financial support to demonstrated performance incentivizes responsibility and educational achievement.
  • Strategic Shift to Funding Over Direct Operation
    methodology: funding-over-direct-operation
    By shifting from directly operating sports programs to funding external organizations, we amplify impact in youth health, recreation, sport, and education, because leveraging partner organizations allows for broader reach and specialized delivery while maintaining strategic focus on resourcing community-led solutions.