SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (November 2, 2026) — The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc. awarded $29,850 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations serving Saratoga County at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 20, 2026.
The Foundation awards grants annually to support organizations that enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of Saratoga County residents. Priority is given to initiatives benefiting youth, senior citizens, recreation, the arts and the broader community.
Since its establishment in 2004, the Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation has awarded nearly $525,000 to more than 200 nonprofit organizations throughout Saratoga County, helping fund programs and services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.
“Supporting the organizations that strengthen our community has been at the heart of the Foundation’s mission since its inception,” said Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino Hotel. “We’re proud to continue this longstanding commitment by providing resources to local nonprofits that are doing important work every day. Their dedication helps make Saratoga County a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
“The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation plays an important role in supporting the organizations that serve our residents and strengthen our communities,” said Chairman of the Board Phil Barrett. “These grant recipients are making a real difference through their dedication and service, and this funding helps them continue delivering programs and resources to those who need them most. We appreciate the Foundation’s continued investment in Saratoga County.”
The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is jointly funded by Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons’ Association. The 2026 Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation grant recipients are:
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Housing Development Fund
- Camp Abilities Saratoga, Inc.
- CAPTAIN Community Human Services
- Community Hospice Foundation
- Franklin Community Center, Inc.
- Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York
- Mechanicville Area Community Services Center
- MLK Saratoga, Inc.
- Mostly Modern Projects, Inc.
- Read to Recovery
- Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
- Saratoga Center for the Family
- Saratoga County Children’s Committee
- Saratoga County History Center
- Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar
- Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc.
- Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, Inc.
- Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc.
- Wellspring (Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County)
For more information about the Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation and a complete list of past grant recipients, visit www.saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org.
