About Us
Supporting Local Students
Established in 1997, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation is a tax-exempt
organization that raises funds to support the post-secondary education and vocational
training of graduates from public and private high schools in the greater Saratoga community.
Graduates of Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, and the
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs have received scholarships.
Significant Scholarships
The Foundation awards funds each year to the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club for the Club’s scholarship program. Since 1989, when the Club first began awarding $50 bond certificates as scholarships, the value has grown significantly, to its present award minimum of $2,500. In recent years, the Foundation has provided annually more than $85,000 for scholarships given to about a dozen approximately students attending four-year and two-year colleges as well as vocational programs. Click below to read an example of our Scholarship Awards.
A Goal for the Future
Each year, the Foundation receives funds from both the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club and private donors. The Foundation has surpassed its initial goal of raising $1 million in endowed funds, ensuring scholarships in perpetuity for local students.
The organization’s major fundraiser is its annual scholarship awards dinner that honors community leaders and educators.
Professional Investment Management
The Foundation’s endowment is managed by The Adirondack Trust Company of Saratoga Springs. Excluding expenses, all donations received go toward awarded scholarships or building the endowment, at an average rate of 85 cents for every dollar. The Foundation’s Board Members volunteer their time and services.
MEET THE Board of Directors
Officers:
Beth Post, President
Joe Equale, Treasurer | Tiffany Morris, Assistant Treasurer
Anna Jolly Duval, Secretary | Susan Rhoades, Assistant Secretary
Directors:
Karl Broekhuizen | James E. Doern | Amanda Duff | Gregory Grieco | John Herrick | Stephen Kyne | Donald McPherson | Sara Miga | Susan Moore-Palumbo | Tabitha Orthwein | Michael Piccirillo | Robert Schermerhorn | Janice White | Scott Whittemore
Directors Emeriti:
Edward A. Lenz | Walter Sankowski |Stephen Sullivan | Jane Adams Wait
Interested in Joining?
We’re always looking for new talent to join our board or volunteer. Reach out to learn more.
Endowed Scholarships
In honor of, In memory of, or given by:
Florence Andresen
James & Carryl Cudney
Philly Dake
Hal & Cindy Gerow and John & Lynn McLuckie
Scott Krulcik
Don Lee
Edward A Lenz
Joseph & Anne Palamountain
G.H. Pierce
Alfred Z Solomon Charitable Trust
Charles V Wait Sr.
Jane Adams Wait
Newman “Pete” Wait
William C Young