COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
Responding Today, Investing in Tomorrow
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley works to strengthen our community by helping individuals, businesses and organizations establish and administer funds that support vital causes and charities. Partnering with our generous donors, we address current and emerging community needs through effective grant making to improve the quality of life for all. Additionally, we provide technical assistance to help nonprofits operate more effectively. Our main grant areas include animal welfare, arts and culture, education, community improvement, farm fresh food, and health and medical services.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Grant Making
Major grant programs include: Non-profit strengthening Community Grants; Farm Fresh Food Grants; Ann and Abe Effron Fund Grants; Fund for Excellence in Education Grants; Scholarships and Donor Advised Fund Grant-Making.
Where we work
Accreditations
Awards
Business Excellence Award - Not-for-profit Achievement 2009
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation
Affiliations & memberships
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member 2010
Chamber of Commerce 2010
Council on Foundations - Member 2010
National Committee on Planned Giving 2010
External reviews
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
Board of directorsas of 02/01/2024
Charles Simon
Aziz M. Ahsan, Esq.
Ahsan & Associates
Darrelyn Brennan
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
Eleanor Charwat
Yu-Shin Chen
Chen Management / Dunkin'
Robert J. Cotter
John Finch
Ulster Savings Bank
Kevin Hamilton
NuEnergen
Ashley Alleyne
Go Beyond Greatness, Inc.
Melissa A. Manna-Williams, Esq.
Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello LLP
Melanie Matero
Edward L. McCormick
McCormick Management
Rebecca J. Reynolds, CPA, MBA
RBT
Anita Rice
Myrna Sameth
Charles Simon, CFP
Steven Tinkelman
Tinkelman Architecture, PLLC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Transgender Identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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