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Est.

1968

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Potsdam College Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily through relationship-based engagement, operating on an invitation-only basis. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $1.6 million in grants, supporting a single grantee.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO SECURE AND MANAGE PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OTHER GIFTS THAT BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR SUNY POTSDAM. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE COLLEGE'S GOAL TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN STUDENTS, AND ENHANCE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. THE FOUNDATION STEWARDS ITS RESOURCES FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF SUNY POTSDAM WHILE ALSO PROVIDING THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE CURRENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS, CONSISTENT WITH THE WISHES OF THE FOUNDATION'S GENEROUS DONORS.
Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL
Potsdam, NY
$20K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
C
Christine Haile
Board Member
J
James Berriman
Board Member
S
Sean Leous
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC?
No. POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC give?
POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC?
POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.