Private foundation · EIN 46-1204082 · Albany, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wsb Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $493K total, median $4,500. 83% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$493K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in NY
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albany College of Pharmacy & HealthAlbany, NYDonation$160K
The Albany AcademiesAlbany, NYDonation$52K
Race Track Chaplaincy of AmericaElmont, NYDonation$29K
National Museum of Racing & HofSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$25K
Saratoga PlanSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$23K
Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$21K
University of New Hampshire Foundation IncDurham, NHDonation$20K
Saratoga Hospital FoundationSaratoga Spings, NYDonation$17K
LifepathAlbany, NYDonation$16K
St Clement's SchoolSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$15K
Therapeutic Horses of SaratogaSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$11K
Alzheimer & Parkinson AssocVero Beach, FLDonation$10K
Big Brother Big SisterFort Pierce, FLDonation$10K
Center for Disabilities ServicesAlbany, NYDonation$10K
Quail Valley CharitiesVero Beach, FLDonation$10K
The Nyra FoundationJamaica, NYDonation$10K
The Jockey Club Safety Net FoundatiNew York, NYDonation$6,120
Peaceful Acres HorsesPattersonville, NYDonation$6,000
Cakes Candles ConfettiBallston Spa, NYDonation$5,000
Northeasteren Assoc of the BlindAlbany, NYDonation$5,000
Universal PreservationSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$5,000
15 LoveAlbany, NYDonation$4,000
Saratoga Springs Preservation FoundSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$2,800
Aguas Vivas Ministerios ElimSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$2,550
Living Resourses CorporationAlbany, NYDonation$2,500
Mohawk Hudson HumaneMenands, NYDonation$2,500
Thoroughbred Retirement FoundationSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$2,500
Camp Abilities SaratogaSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$1,500
St Catherine's Center for ChildrenAlbany, NYDonation$1,250
Duck UnlimitedMemphis, TNDonation$1,000
Saratoga County Children's CommitteSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$1,000
Caffe LenaSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$1,000
Families in Need of AssistanceAlbany, NYDonation$1,000
Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Assn IncSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$1,000
Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase FoundationElkton, MDDonation$1,000
Wildwood FoundationLatham, NYDonation$1,000
Pitney Meadows Community FarmSaratoga Spings, NYDonation$700
Johns Hopkins Div of NeuropathologyNiskayuna, NYDonation$500
Catholic CharitiesSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$400
Take2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program IncFloral Park, NYDonation$256
Nacre IncSaratoga Springs, NYDonation$250
Thoroughbred Charities of AmericaLexington, KYDonation$250

By state: New York 35 · Florida 3 · New Hampshire 1 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Wsb Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, New York, administered in care of Walter S Borisenok, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Wsb Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wsb Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $493K across 42 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Wsb Family Foundation give?

New York (35 grants), Florida (3 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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