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Dutchess Community College Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2484101 · Poughkeepsie, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S INITIATIVES THAT WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AND DIRECT IMPACT ON THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$230,702, dcc president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 August 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $637,269 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE WELFARE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAMS OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, GRANTS WERE AWARDED FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, EMERGENCY AID, FACULTY PROJECTS, AND ACADEMIC INITIATIVES. EACH YEAR, SELECT FACULTY ARE HONORED WITH ENDOWED CHAIRS RECOGNIZING TEACHING EXCELLENCE. RECIPIENTS RECEIVE A STIPEND AND FUNDING TO HOST GUEST SPEAKERS, ATTEND CONFERENCES, OR PURSUE EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, MANY FEATURING DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS, INCLUDING PULITZER AND NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE.DCC CARES AND THE PANTRY: SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS. DCC CARES OFFERS GRANTS FOR PERSONAL EMERGENCIES AND ACADEMIC EXPENSES, WHILE THE PANTRY SERVES FOOD-INSECURE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS STAY ENROLLED AND ACCESS THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE. CRAFT FAIR: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTED THE ANNUAL DCC FOUNDATION HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR THE WEEKEND AFTER THANKSGIVING, FEATURING NEARLY 100 ARTISANS. THIS LONG-STANDING COMMUNITY TRADITION ATTRACTS MORE THAN 2,000 ATTENDEES AND OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND, HANDCRAFTED GIFTS. HELD NOVEMBER 30TH AND DECEMBER 1ST, 2024, IN FALCON AND DRUMLIN HALLS ON THE POUGHKEEPSIE CAMPUS, THE JURIED FAIR SHOWCASED FINE ART, HANDMADE GOODS, AND SPECIALTY FOOD VENDORS CONTINUING A BELOVED TRADITION OF MORE THAN 50 YEARS.GALA: THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY'S BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE GALA WAS HELD AT THE GRANDVIEW IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, ON MARCH 29, 2025, WITH 322 ATTENDEES. THE EVENT CELEBRATED THE COLLEGE'S VITAL ROLE AS A BRIDGE TO SUCCESS FOR MANY IN THE COMMUNITY. HONOREES INCLUDED YVONNE D. FLOWERS '90 AND KIRK A. IMPERATI '89, BOTH INDUCTED INTO THE ALUMNI HALL OF FAME FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY. DUTCHESS BOCES, POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVED THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE AWARD HONORED FOR THEIR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND EQUITY IN OUR REGION. ELEANOR R. CHARWAT WAS HONORED WITH THE BERNARD HANDEL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD IN RECOGNITION FOR HER DECADES-LONG DEDICATION TO EDUCATION, CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND ADVOCACY. PROCEEDS FROM THE GALA SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, WHICH WORKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS.THE 34TH ANNUAL DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER, HELD IN MEMORY OF JACK ORCUTT, TOOK PLACE ON MAY 19, 2025, AT THE MCCANN MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE IN POUGHKEEPSIE. WITH 17 FOURSOMES PARTICIPATING, THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER SUPPORTERS TO ENJOY A DAY OF GOLF AND CAMARADERIE. PROCEEDS FROM THE TOURNAMENT BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND PROVIDE CRUCIAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE COLLEGE'S PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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