Cohoes Savings Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBallston Spa, New York · EIN 14-1809837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COHOES SAVINGS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SARATOGA BLVD SUITE 37M, BALLSTON SPA NY 12020 |
| Phone | 5182077522 |
| Form and materials | CONCEPT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FORM IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) BUT ONLY IF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ESTABLISED A CHARITABLE FUND, CONTRIBUTIONS TO WHICH ARE DEDUCTIBLE BY DONORS. THE ORGANIZATIONS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT THE DONATED FUNDS WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR: (1) THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF COHOES; AND (2) RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Disability Services | Albany, NY | To increase access to health care for disabled individuals. | $20,000 |
| Triadd Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | Improve supports and services for people with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Hudson Headwaters Health Network | Queensbury, NY | Scholarships in collaboration with suny adirondack | $16,000 |
| Lifeplan NY Inc | Clifton Park, NY | Support and enhance educational and training programs | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Hospital and the Eddy Foundation | Albany, NY | Sponsor pocketalker devices for individuals with hearing impairments. | $9,500 |
| World Awareness Childrens Museum | Glens Falls, NY | Educational programs through interactive exhibitions | $9,180 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Washington, DC | Walk to cure arthritis. | $9,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County | Troy, NY | Program sponsor. | $7,500 |
| Seagle Festival | Schroon Lake, NY | Sponsor opera program. | $7,500 |
| Colonie Senior Service Center Inc | Albany, NY | Warmth of winter event & fashion show fundraiser. | $6,500 |
| Lake George Opera Festival | Saratoga Springs, NY | Opera saratoga support of 2025 school opera tour | $6,000 |
| Hudson Valley Com Col Foundation | Poughkeepsie, NY | Second chance scholarships to support and motivate | $6,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York | Latham, NY | Program sponsor. | $5,500 |
| Life Path | Albany, NY | Fundraiser sponsor | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY | Latham, NY | Program sponsor. | $5,000 |
| The Charlton School | Burnt Hills, NY | Equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Crohns & Crolitis Foundation | Guilderland, NY | Camp oasis - children with ibd | $5,000 |
| The Arts Center of the Capital Region | Troy, NY | Arts access scholarships program | $5,000 |
| Day Community Food Pantra | Hadley, NY | Support food security across the community | $5,000 |
| Cohoes High School Alumni Association | Cohoes, NY | Scholarships to graduating seniors. | $4,000 |
| Northeastern Assocof the Blind at Albany | Albany, NY | Provide programs and services for vulnerable persons | $3,750 |
| Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center | Latham, NY | Sponsor healthcare career program | $3,000 |
| The Community Hospice | Rensselaer, NY | Sponsor tree lighting program. | $2,000 |
| Friends of Pruyn House | Latham, NY | Concert sponsor. | $1,500 |
| Legacy Gathering | Watervliet, NY | Thanksgathering - leaf peepers sponsor | $1,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Lake Placid, NY | Charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Intermediate Baseball League | Cohoes, NY | Scoreboard sponsor. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Little League | Cohoes, NY | Health & safety sponsor. | $1,000 |
| Cohoes Local Development Corporation | Cohoes, NY | Charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| St Catherine's Center for Children | Albany, NY | Sponsor golf tournament. | $1,000 |
| Schenectady County Historical Society | Schenectady, NY | 2025 sponsorship at mabee farm | $1,000 |
| City of Cohoes Turkey Trot | Cohoes, NY | Sponsor turkey trot. | $500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes. | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council | Michigan Center, MI | Child safety program geared toward all children | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,930 | 34 |
| 2024 | $118,275 | 32 |
| 2023 | $109,050 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602119349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1809837
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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