Diamond Anniversary Celebration

About The Schenectady Foundation’s 60^th Year

Sixty years ago, leaders of the Schenectady Trust Company came together to form a charitable trust. The Schenectady Foundation was created to benefit the health and well-being of the people who live and work in Schenectady County, NY. In July 1963 - The Schenectady Foundation made its first grant -- $250 to the Schenectady YMCA.

Since then, we have committed $31 million for charitable grants and scholarships, supporting more than 100 charitable programs in Schenectady County. 

 

Diamond Anniversary: Igniting a Legacy of Impact and Engagement

Our Diamond Anniversary Celebration will take place from June 2023 – June 2024, and it promises to be  an eventful year full of impact and activities. We have planned a series of events and programs that aim to engage our community, reinvest in the next 60 years, and make Schenectady a more equitable and thriving community.

 

60 Years of Impact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the 60 years, the Foundation has awarded grants to organizations and initiatives that promote education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and community development. 

Here are some of the larger grants awarded by The Schenectady Foundation over the past 60 years, showcasing the significant impact the Foundation has had on the community.

 

Come Together to Celebrate!

Our Diamond Anniversary Celebration will feature several events and programs including:

• Diamond Anniversary Commencement Celebration in June 2023
• Community Leadership Summit in Fall 2023
• Celebration of Community in June 2024.

At the Commencement Celebration, we announced new grants and scholarship programs to support our mission of improving the health and welfare of the people who live or work in Schenectady County.

In addition to these events, we are launching a new Grassroots Equity Grants Fund.

To kickstart the Grassroots Equity Grants Fund, The Foundation will match the first $130,000 contributed to this Fund, doubling the impact of your contribution.

 

Double your impact! The Schenectady Foundation will match the first $130,000 donated to the Grassroots Equity Grants Fund  giving your gift twice the impact. Join us in making a difference in Schenectady County today. DONATE

 

Diamond Celebration Sponsors

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of The Schenectady Foundation's 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration.

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Felthousen's Florsit & Greenhouse

 

 

Diamond Celebration Committee

The Schenectady Foundation expresses gratitude towards the prominent individuals who have joined the Diamond Celebration Committee. These individuals have played a significant role in supporting the Foundation's mission and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Schenectady County community.

 

Good Friend

Neil Golub

Betsy Sandberg & Steven Nissen

 

FOUNDER

Anonymous	Robert A. Carreau	Derek Delaney
Mona J. Golub & Marie E. DeBrocky	Barrie & Mark Handelman	Jean & Walt Hayes
Jennifer A. Kenneally	Paul & Loretta Moore	David & Cheryl Olsen
Michelle Ostrelich & Howard Schlossberg	Dr. Carl A. & Joann E. Paulsen	Barbara J Vivier
Thomas & Mary Werner

 

Community Builder

Anonymous	Karen Bradley	Bob & Anne Bylancik
Robert Coan	Sanjay Correa & Carol Hyde	Joseph Gambino
Gloria Kishton & Robert Lemmerman	Gerard Parisi	Anne & Terry Phillips
Cynthia & Herb Shultz	Deryck Singh	Adine Viscusi

 

Partner

Joe & Ann Aragosa	Maggie & Mike Aragosa	Jeff Christiana
Cheryl & Randy MacNeil	Debby & Mike Mullaney	Paul & Deborah O'Brien
Pamela Pearlman	Heather Peterson	Cindy Phillippe
Kevin Reilly	Ellen Sax	Mary Jane Shave
Kevin & Lisa Smith	Kaela Wallman

 

Stakeholder

B. Donald & Kay S. Ackerman	Marleni Brown-Belmar	Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady
Matthew Cutler	Arnetta Dix	Peg & John Foley
Dr. Peggy King	Abbe and Steven Kovacik	Joseph Mancini
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy	Northern Rivers Family Services	Sarah Pechar
Anne B. Putnam	Sid & Vicki Ramotar	Marianne Senneca
Joseph Tardi	Thomas & Emily Titsworth	Honorable Paul Tonko
Suzanne Unger	Mary Moore Wallinger	Katherine & Joachim Wolfram

Patron

Thomas Kelly	Kristine Moore	Shirley E Readdean
Lynn Schnell	Anne & Mike Skrebutenas	Tara Tornello
Toni Warren

 

Questions

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for The Schenectady Foundation's Diamond Anniversary Celebration, we would be happy to work with you. Our team can provide you with detailed information on the benefits and packages available to our sponsors.

To get in touch with us, you can call us at (518) 393-9500 or send us an email at lsnyder@schenectadyfoundation.org.