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Second Chance Foods is elevating health in the Hudson Valley by recovering nutritious food and delivering it to hungry families.

PUTNAM COUNTY
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Unshattered is ending the addiction relapse cycle by providing pathways toward economic independence and sustained sobriety.

DUTCHESS COUNTY
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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is rescuing farmed animals, giving them lifelong care and educating the community about the harms of animal farming.

ULSTER COUNTY
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Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) is your partner for good.
We understand the power of local philanthropy, working with donors and nonprofits to develop innovative strategies and creative partnerships. We are vested in building stronger and more vibrant communities through focused giving that addresses vital needs and delivers lasting impact.

Partner with Us and Transform Our Counties Through Purposeful Philanthropy.

What We Do for The Community

Art & Culture

Education

$437,000
Scholarships

Awarded in 2023 – 2024

$350,000
Community Grants

Awarded in 2024.

Environment

Food Security

Community Improvement

Animal Welfare

$164.2 mil

Grants Made Since 2000

What is a Community Foundation?

A Legacy of Giving

It all began in Cleveland in 1914, when Frederick Goff established the Cleveland Foundation in Ohio. Unlike private foundations, which often manage resources for a single family, community foundations were created to support thousands of givers with a shared vision of making a lasting impact. More than a century later, we remain committed to that vision: helping generosity thrive and improving lives across the Hudson Valley.

In short, we’re part of something bigger. There are more than 800 community foundations across the U.S., each dedicated to serving its unique region. While we operate independently, we share a common mission:

  • To be a resource for local people who want to pay it forward.
  • To channel resources into effective charitable programs.
  • To strengthen and support the communities we call home.

Our Donor Stories

Barb Adams: When Communities Thrive, We All Thrive

For Barb Adams, helping her neighbors is “simply the right thing to do.” As part of the family behind the beloved Adams Fairacre Farms stores located throughout the Hudson Valley, Barb and her husband Pat established a donor advised fund at CFHV to support causes close to their hearts— education for at-risk children, food security and affordable housing.

Claudio Marzollo: Shaping Community Through Charitable Giving

A resident of Philipstown since 1976, where he and his late-wife, Jean, raised their two boys, Claudio Marzollo has long been active in local government and non-profit organizations. He was appointed a member of the Town’s Recreation Commission in 1982 and was instrumental in the acquisition and construction of both the Philipstown Park and the eponymously named Community Center in Garrison.

Garry and Diane Kvistad: “Giving is in our blood”

Since July of 1979 when Woodstock Chimes was established, Garry and Diane Kvistad put funds aside and established the Kvistad Foundation to support Humanitarian efforts and the Arts. As they embarked on a venture that would grow and evolve into a national brand, they also recognized the many supports that had brought them to that place: and as the business grew, so did the foundation.