Who we are
Who we are

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is the community legacy of the former Troy Savings Bank.

Although The Troy Savings Bank was acquired by another financial institution in 2004, the Foundation continues the Bank's proud charitable giving tradition. Today, the Foundation invests in community solutions in Albany and Rensselaer Counties of upstate New York. The Foundation works in partnership with nonprofit organizations, other private funders, and government entities. Together with these partners, the Foundation works to find solutions for challenging problems within its funding priority areas.

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How we serve our community
How we serve our community

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation focuses its grant making in three priority areas: Community Development, Youth Development, and Arts & Culture. These priority areas reflect the Foundation's commitment to building stronger communities, offering young people opportunities to develop new skills, and presenting enriching arts & culture experiences for local residents.

Of special interest to the Foundation are programs that serve those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, the Foundation supports many youth development organizations that offer enriching activities for youth during non-school hours, including many after school and summer camp programs. The Foundation also provides significant support to the world-renowned Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, ensuring that this acoustic and architectural treasure is maintained and preserved for community benefit.

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Mini-Grant Program for AED Purchases for Albany & Rensselaer County Organizations

Does your nonprofit organization own or lease a building that is open to and provides services to the community? Do you wish that you could purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and train staff or volunteers in First Aid, CPR and how to use an AED? If so, this mini-grant program could be for you! Please review the grant eligibility criteria below and call Leslie Cheu at 518-720-0006 to discuss your application. This mini grant program is open to small nonprofit organizations* that: Are headquartered in and serve the residents of Albany or Rensselaer counties of New York State, and Own or lease a building that is open to and [...]

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$21,465.56 Awarded in Spring Funding Round of 'What If' Grants

 Five projects have received grant award funding totaling $21,465.56 through the Foundation’s “What If” mini-grant program. The “What If” program supports small projects and programs that make neighborhoods a better place to live and work. Grant award decisions are made by a committee composed of residents of Troy and Lansingburgh and the maximum grant award is $5,000. Individuals and small nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, and individuals must apply under the fiscal sponsorship of a Rensselaer County-based nonprofit organization. The Foundation congratulates the following grant award [...]

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First Round of 'What If' Grants Awarded

The Foundation awarded four mini-grants to applicants in the first round of its “What If” grants process. The “What If” grant program is open to residents of Troy and Lansingburgh and supports small projects and programs to make neighborhoods a better place to live and work. Individuals and small grassroots nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for funding, and individual applicants must apply under a fiscal sponsor relationship with a Rensselaer County-based nonprofit organization. Grant awards were made to the following projects/programs: F.A.C.E. (For All Children Everywhere) – Grant recipient [...]

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