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Columbian Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in AUBURN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2011 to $668K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Columbian Foundation Inc. has made 121 grants totaling $412K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $60K and $203K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $203K distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Columbian Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 121 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Columbian Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $412K across 121 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
Awards are restricted to cayuga county, skaneateles, & onondaga county, ny.
Columbian Foundation Inc. is headquartered in AUBURN, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Spinelli | SECRETARY | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Maryclaire Pineau | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey E Spinelli | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David G Tehan | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Toby E Metcalf | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stacy F Metcalf | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David S Graham | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan P Coe | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$78K
Total Assets
$668K
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$668K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$48K
Distribution Amount
$93K
Total: $88K
Total Grants
121
Total Giving
$412K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The RevPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Abc Cayuga PlayspaceCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Auburn Community HospitalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Cayuga Community College FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Cayuga County IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Skaneateles Early Childhood CenterCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Skaneateles, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga CountyCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Auburn, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Perform 4 PurposeEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Auburn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Skaneateles Festival IncEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Skaneateles, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Auburn Hockey Club IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Matthew HouseCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Auburn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Auburn Public TheaterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Spafford Area Historical SocietyCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Skaneateles, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Peachtown Elementary SchoolCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Aurora, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| King Ferry Food PantryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Aurora, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Action ProgramPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| E John Gavras CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Auburn Education FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Skaneateles LibraryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Skaneateles, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Skaneateles FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Skaneateles, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Unity House Of Cayuga CountyCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Schweinfurth Art Center IncCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Master Works ChoralePROGRAM SUPPORT | Skaneateles, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Cayuga CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Calvary Food PantryEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Auburn Lacrosse BoostersPROGRAM SUPPORT | Auburn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Skaneateles Lake AssocationEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Skaneateles, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Woods Nature CenterCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Marcellus, NY | $4K | 2022 |