FAQ's
- How can I submit a request for a grant or contribution?
- What if the Organization would like to apply for a request over $1,000?
- What types of requests does Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation support?
- How often does the Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation meet?
- When will I be notified of the Foundation’s decision?
How can I submit a request for a grant or contribution?
To request a grant under $1,000, please submit a cover letter on the requesting organization’s official stationary and mail to: Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation, Holly Rappleyea, Foundation Secretary, PO Box 1189, Hudson, NY 12534. The letter must include the following information:
- Mission Statement/purpose of organization;
- Board member list and their affiliations;
- Description of the need for funding;
- Annual budget and/or project budget;
- Include a list of the organizations and foundations that support the requesting agency and the most recent amounts contributed;
- Describe the purpose and amount of the last grant received from the Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation; and
- Copy of the IRS 501(c) (3) federal tax exemption letter
What if the Organization would like to apply for a request over $1,000?
For requests over $1,000, please contact Holly Rappleyea at 518-671-6226 to obtain a copy of the application.
What types of requests does Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation support?
While the Foundation is open to considering any worthy project or program that meets its basic guidelines, it concentrates its grant-making in Healthcare, Community Development, Education and Youth, Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation and Environmental Protection.
How often does the Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation meet?
Depending on the number of applications received, the Committee meetings are usually scheduled during the 4th week of the month. Six completed applications which includes attachments are due at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. It is necessary to call the Foundation Secretary at 518-671-6226 prior to submitting the application.
When will I be notified of the Foundation’s decision?
The Organization should contact the Foundation’s secretary, Holly Rappleyea, regarding the funding decision.
