Private foundation · EIN 14-1827670 · Saranac Lake, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Staritch Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 88 grants paid, $413K total, median $1,500. 31% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
88
$413K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in NY
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 88 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the AscensionLake Clear, NYMinistry$84K
Northwood SchoolLake Placid, NYSupport education$72K
Adirondack Medical CenterSaranac Lake, NYSupport the community hospital$50K
Upper Saranac Lake Foundation IncSaranac Lake, NYInsure water quality of upper saranac lake$13K
Fgcu - Fdn of Collier County Community CollegeFort Myers, FLSupport for education$10K
Historic Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NYTo preserve area history and architecure to build a stronger community.$10K
Nicole Canuso Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PAArts in education$9,000
Barkeater Trails AllianceLake Placid, NYBuilds, maintains and advocates for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring and mountain biking.$7,500
American Red CrossPlattsburgh, NYSupport regional relief efforts for needy families$7,000
Ashokan FoundationOlivebridge, NYOutdoor environmental education$7,000
Wilma TheaterPhiladelphia, PAArts in education$6,000
Burke Mountain AcademyEast Burke, VTSupport educational programs$5,500
Gather NhPortsmouth, NHSupport for food assistance serving nh seacoast area$5,000
Inland Lakes Educational FoundationBurt Lake, MIEnvironmental water issues$5,000
Pig Iron Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PAArts in education$5,000
Saranac Lake Youth Baseball & Softball AssocSaranac Lake, NYSupport youth atletics$5,000
Seacoast Science CenterRye, NHOcean education$5,000
St Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchSanibel, FLMinistry$5,000
Ballet XPhiladelphia, PASupports the performing arts$4,000
Brixham Montessori Friends SchoolYork, MEProvides a holistic approach to education$3,700
Life and HopeWest Babylon, NYFree food distribution$3,700
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLSupport for restoration and protection of marine ecosystems$3,000
Pendragon TheatreSaranac Lake, NYPromote and support community theatre$3,000
Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad IncSaranac Lake, NYLocal rescue and emt services$3,000
West Mt Airy NeighborsPhiladelphia, PAPreserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly diverse urban neighborhood.$3,000
Baltimore School for the Arts FoundationBaltimore, MDSupport for education$2,500
North Dakota Community FoundationBismark, NDSupport promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy$2,500
Tri-Lakes Humane SocietySaranac Lake, NYSupport the local animal shelter$2,500
Adirondack FoundationLake Placid, NYDeath with dignity education$2,000
CrowSanibel Island, FLSaving wildlife through care, education, and collaboration$2,000
City HarvestNew York, NYFeed the hungry and homeless$2,000
Ecumenical Council of Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NYSupport the needy by providing shelter, food and guidance regarding social programs and job placement.$2,000
Fish of SancapSanibel, FLSupport of community on captiva and sanibel islands through food programs, island based workshops, social services and helping hands$2,000
FringeartsPhiladelphia, PAArts in education$2,000
Greater Philadelphia Film OfficePhiladelphia, PAEconomic development agency committed to the growth of the regional film and video production industry$2,000
Kremples FoundationPortsmouth, NHImproving the lifes of people living with brain injury$2,000
Lutheran Volunteer CorpsWashington, DCSpirituality while working for social justice$2,000
Painted Bride Art Center IncPhiladelphia, PAPromote artistic creativity$2,000
San-Cap Conservation FoundationSanibel, FLPreserve the quality of the water way$2,000
Saranac Lake Interfaith Food PantrySaranac Lake, NYFeed the hungry and homeless$2,000
The Community Lunch BoxSaranac Lake, NYFeed the hungry and homeless$2,000
The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CASupport and protect environmental resources and wild places$2,000
United Lutheran SeminaryPhiladelpihia, PASupport for education$2,000
Anthropocene AllianceMicanopy, FLEducate and organize individuals and communities harmed by environmental abuse and climate change$1,500
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CASends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty.$1,500
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCEdf protects the earth's resources using smart economics, practical partnerships & rigorous science$1,500
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee ServiceBaltimore, MDSupport refugees and migrants entering the united states$1,500
North Country Life FlightSaranac Lake, NYEmergency medivac services$1,500
Portsmouth Music & Arts CenterPortsmouth, NHPromotion of the arts$1,500
Tahirin Justice CenterFalls Church, VASupport services for the protection of victims of gender-based violence$1,500
Phillips Exeter AcademyExeter, NHSupport educational programs$1,250
Various Charities (250 Or Less Each)Saranac Lake, NYMiscellaneous organized charities$1,200
Advocates for YouthWashington, DCSupport for educating youth in the areas of adolescent reproductive and sexual health$1,000
Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VASupport the needy$1,000
Clowns Without Borders IncBlue Lake, CAPromote the performing arts$1,000
Coatesville Youth InitiativeCoatesville, PASupport for educating youth$1,000
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYMedicine frontiers$1,000
Fair TideKittery, MEProvide housing and supportive services to individuals and families in the seacoast.$1,000
Footprints Food PantryKittery, MEFood for the needy$1,000
Friends of the WissahickonPhiladelphia, PASupport for wildlife and park preservation$1,000

By state: New York 27 · Pennsylvania 15 · Florida 8 · New Hampshire 12 · Maine 6 · District of Columbia 5

About this foundation

Staritch Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saranac Lake, New York, administered in care of William Sweeney, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Staritch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Staritch Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $413K across 88 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Staritch Foundation Inc give?

New York (27 grants), Pennsylvania (15 grants), Florida (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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