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Grants paid by The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc, tax year 2018

EIN 15-6016932 · Utica, NY · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE T310

In tax year 2018, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc (EIN 15-6016932) reported 113 grants paid totaling $5,969,032. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2018

Grants reported by The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc for tax year 2018
Tax year	Recipient	Match	Amount	Type	Purpose	Source filing
2018	Kids Oneida Inc Utica, NY	A	$435,267	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND NURSING HOME TRANSITION DIVERSION PROGRAM, AND THE AFFILIATION PROJECT WITH HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD	201912709349301361
2018	View Arts Center Old Forge, NY	A	$336,849	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Central Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired Utica, NY	A	$279,556	paid	VISION REHABILITATION CENTER EXPANSION CHALLENGE GRANT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, EQUIPMENT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Utica College Utica, NY	A	$253,093	paid	YOUNG SCHOLARS, CONVERGENCE MEDIA CENTER AND/OR THE LYN HEYWOOD SIMON BROADCAST STUDIO, GIVE BACK TO UTICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, STEAM SCHOLARS PROGRAM, DORIS AND WALTER MIGA COURT	201912709349301361
2018	Humane Society of Rome Inc Rome, NY	A	$155,480	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE-MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN, UTILITY VAN, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Catholic Charities of Herkimer County Ilion, NY	A	$152,905	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT FOR HOPE MINISTRIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATION COORDINATOR FOR THE DVP, CONTINUUM OF CARE PROJECT, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	House of the Good Shepherd Utica, NY	A	$151,684	paid	COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM RENOVATION, COTTAGE PROJECT, CAPACITY BUILDING WORK FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Herkimer County Humane Society Mohawk, NY	A	$147,902	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Arc Herkimer Herkimer, NY	A	$140,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, STRATEGIC SERVICE DEVELOPMENT, ARC PARK, DAY HABILITATION ENRICHMENT PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Dollars for Scholars Utica, NY	A	$127,050	paid	IN SUPPORT OF MATH, SCIENCE & HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIP	201912709349301361
2018	Clinton Central School District Foundation Clinton, NY	U	$123,594	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Center for Development Inc Utica, NY	A	$114,906	paid	FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE, AND VETERAN'S OUTREACH CENTER DOWNTOWN GYM IMPROVEMENTS	201912709349301361
2018	Rescue Mission of Utica Inc Utica, NY	A	$114,848	paid	IN SUPPORT OF SKILLS FOR SUCCESS SMALL HOUSE COMMUNITY, MATTHEW 25 RESOURCE CENTER, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Stevens-Swan Humane Society Utica, NY	A	$112,818	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN, WIGGLE WAGGLE PUTT FOR PUPS, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Mid-York Library System Utica, NY	A	$110,000	paid	RUBBER ROOF REPLACEMENT AND COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS-HEALTH AND WELLNESS CATEGORY	201912709349301361
2018	City of Oneida Housing Authority Oneida, NY	U	$107,500	paid	START-UP FUNDING FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER IN VERONA	201912709349301361
2018	Midtown Utica Community Center Utica, NY	A	$102,927	paid	START-UP FUNDING, INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Compassion Coalition Inc Utica, NY	A	$100,464	paid	DELIVERY TRUCK AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE GROCERY STORE AND TEACHERS' ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE	201912709349301361
2018	Valley Health Services Inc Herkimer, NY	A	$100,000	paid	PRE-CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR NEW NURSING HOME	201912709349301361
2018	On Point for College Utica, NY	A	$97,500	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Parkway Center Utica, NY	A	$84,298	paid	FISCAL SPONSOR FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES OF ONEIDA COUNTY, TO SUPPORT THE AGING MASTERY PROGRAM, VEHICLE FOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency Inc Utica, NY	A	$82,800	paid	IN SUPPORT OF A YOUTH SHELTER AND MVCAA YOUTH TO ATTEND SUMMER PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties Inc Clinton, NY	A	$79,700	paid	AGENCY FUND GRANT FOR 2018 GRANT AWARDS, IN SUPPORT OF ANNIE'S FUND AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation Utica, NY	A	$78,350	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE MATH CORPS PROGRAM, MATH CORPS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COHORT, YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY (YEA!), PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND NEW CAREER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Plymouth Bethesda United Church Utica, NY	A	$76,898	paid	ROOF REPAIRS AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS	201912709349301361
2018	Johnson Park Center Utica, NY	A	$70,500	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE HEAD, HAND, AND HEART PROGRAM AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area Utica, NY	A	$66,900	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE R4K (READY FOR KINDERGATEN) PROGRAM AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Chenango County Spca Norwich, NY	A	$63,937	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Public Library Utica, NY	A	$62,732	paid	FOR THE CHILDREN'S ROOM RENOVATION, SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND FANDEMICON, AND GIVE BACK TO UTICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Presbyterian Homes Foundation New Hartford, NY	A	$62,000	paid	FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN REHAB FACILITY, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA	A	$57,500	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE WALL STREET SCHOLARSHIP AND THE POPS ON THE HEIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER	201912709349301361
2018	North Country Public Radio Canton, NY	A	$54,428	paid	TO ESTABLISH THE FOUNDING MOTHERS/TRANSITION CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Cny Cat Coalition Syracuse, NY	A	$54,100	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Thea Bowman House Utica, NY	A	$52,887	paid	FOR EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, STEAM TABLE, REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, AND SECURITY SYSTEM, READING ROCKETS, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Cornell Cooperative Extension - Oneida County Oriskany, NY	A	$51,444	paid	ONEIDA COUNTY FARM AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR	201912709349301361
2018	Kelberman Center Inc Utica, NY	A	$50,200	paid	TO ADVANCE AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER IN UTICA, NY AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Stanley Center for the Arts Utica, NY	A	$47,100	paid	FOR BACKSTAGE LINE SETS AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Wanderers' Rest Humane Association Canastota, NY	A	$45,317	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN, THE DIAMOND IN THE RUFF PROGRAM, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	City of Rome Rome, NY	U	$43,262	paid	FOR THE HASELTON WRIGHT PAVILION	201912709349301361
2018	Notre Dame Jrsr High School Utica, NY	A	$43,147	paid	FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND NJROTC NATIONAL'S FUNDRAISING	201912709349301361
2018	Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Utica, NY	A	$42,000	paid	OPTIMA XPN 90K PREPARATIVE ULTRACENTRIFUGE, MMRL SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse Baldwinsville, NY	A	$41,481	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Herkimer County Office for the Aging Herkimer, NY	A	$40,000	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE HERKIMER COUNTY FALLS PREVENTION EXPANSION	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY	A	$39,330	paid	LEADERSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE	201912709349301361
2018	Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY	A	$39,206	paid	FOR THE ART ALIVE, COLLECTION ACQUISITION, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Rome City School District Rome, NY	U	$38,139	paid	FOR THE HILLSIDE WORK-SCHOLARSHIP	201912709349301361
2018	Susquehanna Spca Cooperstown, NY	A	$36,170	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Center for Family Life and Recovery Inc Utica, NY	A	$36,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, ONE DECISION PROJECT, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Herkimer County College Foundation Herkimer, NY	A	$33,865	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE CRISTMAN SCHOLARSHIP	201912709349301361
2018	Spring Farm Cares Clinton, NY	A	$33,807	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN, COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS-ANIMAL CATEGORY AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Hope House Utica, NY	A	$33,565	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT	201912709349301361
2018	YWCA of the Mohawk Valley Utica, NY	A	$30,825	paid	FOR THE YOUTH CENTER	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees Utica, NY	A	$30,615	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FLOORING AND CARPET REPLACEMENT, AGENCY VAN, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Albany Law School Albany, NY	A	$30,500	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND RURAL LAW INITIATIVE	201912709349301361
2018	AIDS Community Resources Utica, NY	A	$29,436	paid	BRIDGE FUNDING	201912709349301361
2018	St Joseph & St Patrick Church Utica, NY	A	$29,423	paid	IN SUPPORT OF MOTHER MARIANNE'S WEST SIDE KITCHEN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Central New York Conservancy Utica, NY	A	$28,700	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND RESTORATION OF UTICA PARKS	201912709349301361
2018	Oneida County Historical Society Inc Utica, NY	A	$28,264	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND THE 13TH ANNUAL OCHC TELETHON	201912709349301361
2018	Spay and Neuter Syracuse Inc Syracuse, NY	A	$27,979	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Zoological Society Utica, NY	A	$27,573	paid	COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS-YOUTH CATEGORY, UPGRADE THE SEA LION EXHIBIT, GIVE BACK TO UTICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	The Root Farm Inc Sauquoit, NY	A	$27,000	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE POND AND FIRE SAFETY FOR HORSES AND THE GIVE BACK TO UTICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Helping Animals Live Organization Little Falls, NY	A	$26,033	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Harmony Foundation International Nashville, TN	A	$26,019	paid	FOR THE MOHAWK VALLEY CHAPTER ENDOWMENT FUND	201912709349301361
2018	Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts Inc Utica, NY	A	$26,000	paid	INSTALLATION OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENT HEAT SYSTEM AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Neighborhood Center of Utica NY Inc Utica, NY	A	$25,950	paid	FOR A FEASIBLITY STUDY FOR DRUG TREATMENT CENTER AND A CREATIVE ART PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Monday Nite Corporation Utica, NY	A	$25,700	paid	IN SUPPORT OF THE LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES AND ONEIDA SQUARE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES AND REPAIRING HART PARK FENCE	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Homestead Mohawk, NY	A	$25,000	paid	ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION	201912709349301361
2018	University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO	A	$25,000	paid	IN SUPPORT OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON CHILD ABUSE	201912709349301361
2018	Herkimer County Historical Society Herkimer, NY	A	$25,000	paid	FOR THE EXTERIOR BUILDING PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Rome Main Streets Alliance Inc Rome, NY	A	$25,000	paid	FOR THE MAIN STREET MARKET STARTUP FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT	201912709349301361
2018	Rome Hospital Foundation Inc Rome, NY	A	$24,226	paid	FOR THE NICHE PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Road to Home Rescue Support Inc Wantagh, NY	A	$22,605	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Suny Polytechnic Institute Foundation Utica, NY	A	$21,658	paid	FOR THE FIRST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE AND THE SYNDAVER FOR THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES	201912709349301361
2018	Oneida Community Mansion House Oneida, NY	A	$21,500	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Adirondack Center for Writing Inc Saranac Lake, NY	A	$20,500	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, WRITING WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES	201912709349301361
2018	Utica Neighborhood Housing Service Inc Utica, NY	A	$20,500	paid	FOR THE 2018 HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Fort Schuyler Club Utica, NY	A	$20,000	paid	AGENCY FUND GRANT FOR EXTERIOR PROJECTS	201912709349301361
2018	St Williams On Long Point Inc Raquette Lake, NY	A	$20,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Upstate Venture Connect Syracuse, NY	A	$20,000	paid	FOR INNOVATION COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR MOHAWK VALLEY	201912709349301361
2018	Insight House Chemical Dependency Services Inc Utica, NY	A	$19,430	paid	IN SUPPORT OF RECOVERY THROUGH YOGA AND FACILITY RENOVATION	201912709349301361
2018	Cap-21 Old Forge, NY	A	$18,500	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TOWER	201912709349301361
2018	Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley Utica, NY	A	$17,400	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Bagg's Square Association Inc Utica, NY	A	$17,000	paid	BOARD LIAISON	201912709349301361
2018	Town of Kirkland New York Franklin Springs, NY	U	$15,000	paid	CLINTON ARENA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Herkimer County Herkimer, NY	A	$15,000	paid	FOR THE SHARED SERVICES PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Boonville Youth Athletic Association Boonville, NY	A	$15,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR BYAA PLAYGROUND PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson Inc Utica, NY	A	$11,500	paid	DESIGNATED AND DONOR-ADVISED GRANTS FROM THE FAMILY PLANNING & EDUCATION FUND AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Resource Center for Independent Living Inc Utica, NY	A	$11,112	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Abraham House Utica, NY	A	$11,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Health Friends Inc Utica, NY	A	$10,864	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND TO UPDATE COMPUTERS, SERVER AND AUTOMATING SYSTEMS	201912709349301361
2018	Capitol Civic Center Inc Rome Capitol Theatre Rome, NY	A	$10,500	paid	FOR THE COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS-ARTS AND CULTURE CATEGORY AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Boilermaker Road Race Inc Utica, NY	A	$10,300	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE WHEELCHAIR DIVISION AND THE BOILERMAKER KIDS IN TRAINING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM	201912709349301361
2018	Boy Scouts of America Leatherstocking Council Utica, NY	A	$10,249	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND RENOVATIONS TO SHOWER HOUSE AT CAMP KINGSLEY	201912709349301361
2018	Mohawk Valley Edge Rome, NY	A	$10,000	paid	FOR THE SITE SELECTORS GUILD - REGIONAL ADVISORY FORUM	201912709349301361
2018	Safe Schools Mohawk Valley Utica, NY	A	$10,000	paid	IN SUPPORT OF BUILD A BIKE	201912709349301361
2018	Faxton St Luke's Healthcare Foundation Utica, NY	A	$10,000	paid	FOR THE MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSYEM FOUNDATION'S LINEAR ACCELERATOR AND PARTNER IN GIVING	201912709349301361
2018	Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York Inc Plattsburgh, NY	A	$10,000	paid	DESIGNATED GRANT FROM THE FAMILY PLANNING & EDUCATION FUND	201912709349301361
2018	Players of Utica Inc New Hartford, NY	A	$10,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Sisters of St Joseph Latham, NY	A	$10,000	paid	FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT	201912709349301361
2018	Camp Kesem Culver City, CA	A	$10,000	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAMP KESEM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY	201912709349301361
2018	Nycon - New York Council of Nonprofits Albany, NY	A	$9,064	paid	CAPACITY BUILDING	201912709349301361
2018	YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Rome, NY	A	$8,750	paid	ROME FAMILY YMCA MARKET STUDY	201912709349301361
2018	Town of Webb Historical Association Old Forge, NY	U	$7,700	paid	ROOF PROJECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Care Net Pregnancy Center of Cny New Hartford, NY	A	$7,500	paid	FOR THE BUILDING FUND MATCH AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust Watertown, NY	A	$7,453	paid	FOR SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Kindred Spirits Greyhound Adoption Inc Clinton, NY	A	$7,376	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Clinton Abc Program Inc Clinton, NY	A	$6,900	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	Broome County Humane Society and Relief Association Binghamton, NY	A	$6,473	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center Inc New Hartford, NY	A	$6,178	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	International Thyroid Cancer Study Group Inc Yorkville, NY	A	$6,000	paid	FOR THYOID ONCOLOGY AND GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361
2018	North Country Pet Adoption Services Glenfield, NY	A	$5,821	paid	FOR THE STAFFWORKS SAVE A LIFE - MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN	201912709349301361
2018	American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley Utica, NY	A	$5,300	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR FIRE VICTIMS AND MOHAWK VALLEY DISASTER SERVICES	201912709349301361
2018	Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc Cassville, NY	A	$5,250	paid	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	201912709349301361

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