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Columbia - Greene Community College Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2308614 · Hudson, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS A NON PROFIT NEW YORK STATE CORPORATION ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PURPOSES TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS GENERAL AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND BEQUESTS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS:THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INTENDED TO RECOGNIZE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND/ OR ASSIST FINANCIALLY WITH THE COST OF ATTENDING C-GCC. ENROLLED C-GCC STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE SPECIFIED SCHOLARSHIP. THE ESSAYS ARE SCORED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE USING A STANDARDIZED RUBRIC. THE STUDENT WITH THE HIGHEST RATING (S) RECEIVES THE SCHOLARSHIP(S). SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS' INFORMATION IS PLACED IN A SHARED FILE FOR THE FINANCIAL AID, BURSAR'S OFFICE, AND THE C-GCC FOUNDATION OFFICE TO ACCESS FOR APPROPRIATE RECORDING AND DISBURSEMENT PURPOSES.
  2. $77,008 spent. STUDENT EMERGENCY NEED FUNDING: THIS FUNDING IS USED TO HELP C-GCC STUDENTS WHO FACE FINANCIAL ROADBLOCKS THAT HINDER ACADEMIC SUCCESS. TUITION PAYMENTS, BOOKS, STUDENT SUPPLIES, GROCERY CARDS, GAS CARDS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, EYEGLASSES, CAR REPAIR ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCY NEED. STUDENTS MUST SEND AN EMAIL EXPLAINING WHY THEY NEED THESE FUNDS. DOCUMENTATION IS FILLED OUT WITH/BY STUDENTS TO SHOW WHAT THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR, THE AMOUNT, AND SIGNED BY THE STUDENT. FOR GRANT PURPOSES DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AS WELL, WITHOUT STUDENT IDENTIFICATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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