Richmond County Savings Foundation
- 900 South Avenue Executive Suite 17 Staten Island, New York 10314
- Cesar J. Claro, Executive Director
- Phone: 718-568-3631
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rcsf.org
Richmond County Savings Foundation Board of Directors
Gail Donovan
Michael F. Manzulli
Godfrey H. Carstens, Jr.
Alfred B. Curtis, Jr.
Caroline Harrison
James L. Kelley
Anthony Santo
Officers
Gail Donovan
President
Tony Santo
Treasurer
Kim Seggio
Secretary
Staff
Cesar J. Claro
Executive Director
Kim Seggio
Senior Program Officer
Jaclyn Gerard
Program Officer
About Richmond County Savings Foundation
The Foundation was formed in 1998 for the following purposes:
- To share with the community part of the financial success of Richmond County Savings Bank as a community minded financial service institution.
- To enable the community to share in the growth and profitability of the Bank
Mission Statement
RCSF is committed to supporting projects that enhance the quality of life in the communities served by the
Richmond County Savings Foundation. In this regard, RCSF focuses on supporting charitable organizations whose
programs and services advance educational opportunity, enrich cultural development and strengthen health and
human services.
Eligibility
RCSF Initiatives
RCSF Food Pantry Program provides ongoing support to food pantries on Staten Island. The Pantry Program
provides grants up to $5,000 on a rotating basis to pantry/feeding programs.
Rescission of Grants Policy
Preliminary Application Requirements
An organization requesting a grant over $10,000 will be required to submit a summary of their proposed
request. The following information is to be provided in the summary:
• Organization Name and Address
• Telephone, Fax and Email
• Contact Name & Title
• Federal ID Number
• Brief History of Organization
• Geographic Area Serviced
• Name and Description of Project or Program
• Constituency Served by Program
• Primary Purpose or Need Being Addressed by Program
• Planned Date of Commencement of Program• Project Timeline to include planned Date of Capital Project Completion
• Total Program Budget
• Organization’s Annual Operating Budget
• Organization’s Net Balance at End of Last Fiscal Year
• Other Sources of Funding Committed or Secured for the project/program. Other Sources of Funds may include
Reserves, Endowment, In-Kind donations or other. Please specify type and amount.
(Must meet 75% criteria)
General Support Requirements
For grant requests up to $10,000 in support of an organization’s programs and/or fundraising efforts, please provide
a summary of the request and a copy of your organization’s IRS 501(c) (3) Letter of Determination and the first page
of your organization’s most recent Charity Bureau filing or its equivalent. Additional documentation may be
requested.
Complete Application Process
After notification from a member of the Foundation staff that your proposal has been selected for further
consideration, the following additional information is to be provided:
• Copy of your current IRS Determination Letter under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and the
Federal Tax ID number
• Copy of the signature page of your organization’s most recent Charities Bureau filing or its equivalent.
• A list of your Executive Staff and their Titles
• A list of your Board of Directors with their affiliations. Please indicate Board of Directors financial
contributions over the past 12 months.
• Copy of your most recent certified audited or un-audited financial statements
• Program budget listing all expenses and sources of revenue
• RCSF Executive Director reserves the right to request a statement from the organization’s independent
accountant verifying detailed listing of funds restricted for project/program.
• Organization’s Annual Operating Budget (in detail)
• For capital projects, bids, estimates and photos of the proposed project
• Three Key Performance Indicators to be used to gauge the program’s effectiveness/ success at the conclusion of
the grant term.
Failure to include all of the requested information will result in the proposal being returned to the organization.
Organizations
will be required to participate in a grantee interview with Foundation representatives prior to the submission
to the full Board of Directors. The Executive Director and a Board Member, if available, should represent the organization.
Foundation staff will schedule a site visit to the organization.
Proposal Submission
Proposals must be submitted via the Foundation’s website.
Website: www.rcsf.org