named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
BIG Idea Student Grant Program
Grants up to $1,000 to students for innovative projects in education, culture, athletics, or organizational development, with applications reviewed in three annual cycles
Summer Stakes Fundraiser
Annual gala event featuring food, live music, and Belmont Stakes viewing, held at Colonie Country Club to raise funds for community and school grants
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
- Administering competitive grant initiatives for new student projectsAccepts applications and awards funding through the VCSF BIG Idea Student Grant program and other special initiatives to finance new student-proposed projects, programs, equipment, or events, including seed funding for new clubs or organizations.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Awarding community and student grant programsAwards grants of up to $1,000 in the categories of Educational, Cultural, Athletic, and Organizational to support student and community opportunities in the Voorheesville Central School District, including funding for projects such as a science cart and flower planter installations at Voorheesville Elementary School.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Funding safety equipment for student athletesFunds the purchase of safety helmets for student athletes through grants to the Voorheesville Softball Booster, with specific funding provided for new helmets.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising eventsHosts an annual fundraising event featuring food, live music, raffles, and a broadcast viewing of the Belmont Stakes to support foundation initiatives.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Managing financial support for community-based projectsProvides financial assistance by managing donations and expenses for community-based projects, enabling implementation through fiscal sponsorship.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Providing grants to organizations serving the local communityProvides grants to tax-exempt organizations and public entities serving the Town of New Scotland, Village of Voorheesville, or Voorheesville Central School District, funding equipment, supplies, specific projects, events, and capacity-building efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizing school sports equipment storageCompleted a project to organize storage space for sports teams' equipment and uniforms at the school and satellite fields.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$70
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- JOHN VESTAL — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH SWEENEY — DIRECTOR
- KERRY DEYO TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- LISA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE KRAUSE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Colonie Country Club Partner — Host venue for the VCSF Summer Stakes fundraising event.
- Colonie Country Club Partner — Hosted the VCSF Summer Stakes fundraiser at its venue, the 19th Hole Bar & Grill.
- Town of New Scotland Partner — Receives grants and financial assistance from VCSF for community-based projects.
- Uncluttered Albany Partner — Supported the completion of a student-led project to organize sports equipment storage.
- Village of Voorheesville Partner — Receives grants and financial assistance from VCSF for community-based projects.
- Voorheesville Central School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of grants and financial support for educational and community initiatives.
- Voorheesville School District Network — Geographic and institutional boundary for eligible grant recipients and supported entities.
- Voorheesville Softball Booster Partner — Receives grant funding from VCSF to purchase safety helmets for student athletes.
- Voorheesville Softball Booster Partner — Receives grant funding from the foundation to support student athletics.
strategies · 2
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.
- Student-Led Grantmaking for Innovation and Community Improvement 88 orgsmethodology: student_led_innovationBy funding student-generated proposals, the foundation fosters innovation in educational, cultural, and community initiatives because students are positioned as primary agents of change whose ideas directly reflect current needs and opportunities within the school and community.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking →
- Community-Driven Grantmaking with Holistic Reviewmethodology: community-driven_grantmakingBy using a holistic, community-informed review process, the foundation enhances the impact and sustainability of funded initiatives because it prioritizes community impact, funding diversity, and long-term viability over transactional allocation methods.