Columbian Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 15-6017838

Foundation Overview

Based in Auburn, NY, Columbian Foundation Inc has awarded 216 grants totaling $741,746 to organizations in New York. Individual grants range from $100 to $15,100, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$741,746
Total Assets
$2,007,736
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%

18 of 46 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

100% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Auburn (62%), Skaneateles (24%), Aurora (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+16%

Stable funding levels with 16% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (63%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Columbian Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Red Cross $2,500 West Henrietta, NY, US Program Support 2024
Auburn Public Theater $5,100 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Calvary Food Pantry $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Cayuga Community College Foundation $10,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Cayuga Museum Of History And Art $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Community Action Program $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Harriet Tubman Liberation Foundation $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
King Ferry Food Pantry $5,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2024
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $6,500 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Matthew House $4,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Montezuma Audubon Center $1,500 Savannah, NY, US Program Support 2024
Moravia Hope Pantry $2,500 Moravia, NY, US Program Support 2024
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Schweinfurth Museum Art Center $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $7,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2024
Skaneateles Foundation $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2024
Skaneateles Lake Association $2,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Spafford Area Historical Society $2,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
St Alphonsus Food Pantry $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
The Rev $5,200 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Union Springs Soccer Club $2,500 Cayuga, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
United Way Of Cayuga County Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
American Red Cross $2,500 West Henrietta, NY, US Program Support 2024
Auburn Public Theater $5,100 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Calvary Food Pantry $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Cayuga Community College Foundation $10,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Cayuga Museum Of History And Art $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Community Action Program $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Harriet Tubman Liberation Foundation $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
King Ferry Food Pantry $5,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2024
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $6,500 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Matthew House $4,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Montezuma Audubon Center $1,500 Savannah, NY, US Program Support 2024
Moravia Hope Pantry $2,500 Moravia, NY, US Program Support 2024
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Schweinfurth Museum Art Center $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $7,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2024
Skaneateles Foundation $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2024
Skaneateles Lake Association $2,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Spafford Area Historical Society $2,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2024
St Alphonsus Food Pantry $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
The Rev $5,200 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
Union Springs Soccer Club $2,500 Cayuga, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2024
United Way Of Cayuga County Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2024
Abc Cayuga Playspace $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Auburn Public Theater $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Community Action Program $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
King Ferry Food Pantry $2,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2023
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $3,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Matthew House $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2023
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Skaneateles Festival Inc $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2023
Skaneateles Library $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2023
Spafford Area Historical Society $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
United Way Of Cayuga County Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Community Hospital $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Education Foundation $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Hockey Club Inc $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
E John Gavras Center $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Peachtown Elementary School $2,500 Aurora, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Skaneateles Foundation $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2023
The Rev $7,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Abc Cayuga Playspace $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Auburn Public Theater $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Community Action Program $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
King Ferry Food Pantry $2,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2023
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $3,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Matthew House $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2023
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Skaneateles Festival Inc $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2023
Skaneateles Library $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2023
Spafford Area Historical Society $2,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
United Way Of Cayuga County Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Community Hospital $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Education Foundation $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Auburn Hockey Club Inc $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
E John Gavras Center $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Peachtown Elementary School $2,500 Aurora, NY, US Capital Improvements 2023
Skaneateles Foundation $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2023
The Rev $7,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2023
Abc Cayuga Playspace $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
American Red Cross $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Calvary Food Pantry $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Fort Hill Cemetery Association $3,240 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
King Ferry Food Pantry $3,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2022
Laker Transportation Project $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Matthew House $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Rescue Mission $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Schweinfurth Art Center Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Lake Assocation $4,200 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Ymca $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Spafford Area Historical Society $3,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
United Way Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Lacrosse Boosters $4,860 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Public Theater $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Auburn Sports Boosters $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Baltimore Woods Nature Center $3,500 Marcellus, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Community Action Program $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Master Works Chorale $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Powers Library Association $2,500 Moravia, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Festival Inc $1,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Library $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Unity House Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Wcny-tv & Classic Fm $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Program Support 2022
Abc Cayuga Playspace $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
American Red Cross $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Calvary Food Pantry $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Fort Hill Cemetery Association $3,240 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
King Ferry Food Pantry $3,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2022
Laker Transportation Project $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Matthew House $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Rescue Mission $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Schweinfurth Art Center Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Lake Assocation $4,200 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Ymca $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Spafford Area Historical Society $3,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
United Way Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Lacrosse Boosters $4,860 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Public Theater $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Auburn Sports Boosters $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Baltimore Woods Nature Center $3,500 Marcellus, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Community Action Program $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Master Works Chorale $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Powers Library Association $2,500 Moravia, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Festival Inc $1,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Library $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Unity House Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Wcny-tv & Classic Fm $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Program Support 2022
Abc Cayuga Playspace $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
American Red Cross $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Calvary Food Pantry $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Fort Hill Cemetery Association $3,240 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
King Ferry Food Pantry $3,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2022
Laker Transportation Project $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Matthew House $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Rescue Mission $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Schweinfurth Art Center Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Lake Assocation $4,200 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Ymca $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Spafford Area Historical Society $3,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
United Way Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Lacrosse Boosters $4,860 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Auburn Public Theater $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Auburn Sports Boosters $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Baltimore Woods Nature Center $3,500 Marcellus, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Community Action Program $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Master Works Chorale $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2022
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2022
Powers Library Association $2,500 Moravia, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Perform 4 Purpose $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Early Childhood Center $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Skaneateles Festival Inc $1,500 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Skaneateles Library $5,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2022
Unity House Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2022
Wcny-tv & Classic Fm $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Program Support 2022
Abc Cayuga Playspace $6,300 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2021
American Red Cross $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Auburn Hockey Club $100 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Community Action Program $6,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Fort Hill Cemetery Association $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
King Ferry Food Pantry $3,000 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2021
Laker Transportation Project $1,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2021
Matthew House $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Rescue Mission $6,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Schweinfurth Art Center Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2021
Skaneateles Ymca $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2021
The Salvation Army $6,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
United Way Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Auburn Hunger Task Force $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Calvary Food Pantry $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Cayuga Museum Of History & Art $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2021
Skaneateles Lake Assocation $846 Skaneateles, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2021
Spafford Area Historical Society $3,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2021
The Nature Conservancy $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Capital Improvements 2021
The Rev Theater $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2021
Abc Cayuga Playspace $10,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2020
American Red Cross $500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
Auburn Community Hospital $5,000 Auburn, NY, US General Support 2020
Auburn Education Foundation $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
Auburn Hockey Club $3,750 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2020
Auburn Public Theater $15,100 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases And Capital Improvements 2020
Cayuga Community College Foundation $5,000 Auburn, NY, US General Support 2020
Community Action Program $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
Fort Hill Cemetery Association $4,500 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2020
Matthew House $1,500 Auburn, NY, US General Support 2020
Schweinfurth Art Center Inc $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Capital Improvements 2020
Peachtown Elementary School $1,000 Aurora, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2020
Perform 4 Purpose $2,000 Auburn, NY, US Equipment Purchases 2020
Rescue Mission $1,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
King Ferry Food Pantry $500 Aurora, NY, US Program Support 2020
Laker Transportation Project $500 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2020
Literacy Volunteers Of Cayuga County Co Inc $2,500 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
Skaneateles Historical Society $3,750 Skaneateles, NY, US Capital Improvements 2020
Skaneateles Ymca $100 Skaneateles, NY, US Program Support 2020
The Salvation Army $1,000 Auburn, NY, US Program Support 2020
United Way Of Cayuga County $5,000 Auburn, NY, US General Support 2020
Wcny-tv Leadership Society $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Columbian Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 15-6017838
Website N/A
Address 110 GENESEE ST STE 290A Auburn, NY 13021-3776

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Columbian Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Susan P Coe
Director Stacy F Metcalf
Director Toby E Metcalf
Treasurer David G Tehan
Director Maryclare Pineau

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.