About The Peekskill Rotary Foundation

Foundation Officers
Linda Murphy
President
 
Don Rizzo
Vice President
 
Jim Sacci
Secretary
 
Joseph Lippolis
Treasurer
 
Cristina Lagnese
Director
 
Chris Calabrese
Director
 
 

The Peekskill Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Rotary Club of Peekskill, a dedicated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Our mission is to address charitable and humanitarian needs right here in Peekskill, Cortlandt, and even internationally with the Rotary Foundation.

Each year, the Foundation proudly supports our community by providing grants, scholarships, and awards to numerous organizations and individuals. You can view a comprehensive list of the grants and scholarships awarded in 2024-2025 below.

One of our most significant recent contributions to the community is the planting of 100 cherry blossom trees along the Peekskill waterfront walkway. These beautiful trees commemorate the Peekskill Rotary Club's 100th anniversary in 2019 and will provide lasting beauty for residents and businesses in Peekskill and Cortlandt for decades to come.

Support Our Work

You can contribute to the Peekskill Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. and help us continue our vital work in the community. Donations can be made through PayPal or mailed to the Peekskill Rotary Foundation at P.O. Box 344, Peekskill, NY.

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Peekskill Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. Grants 2025-2026

  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Legion of Peekskill
  • Antonia Arts
  • Black Diamonds Academic Success Program
  • Blue Resource Table Backpack Giveaway
  • BluePath Service Dogs
  • Caring for the Hungry and Homeless Of Peekskill (CHHOP)
  • City of Peekskill Youth Bureau Backpack Giveaway
  • Friends of Karen - Backpack Giveaway
  • Greater Mental Health
  • Haiti Project
  • Homeless Remedies
  • HOPE for Youth Foundation
  • Hope for Heroes
  • Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
  • Hudson Valley Honor Flight
  • Inner Wheel
  • Mendbyme
  • New Era Creative Space
  • Peekskill Education Foundation
  • Peekskill Fallen Firefighters Foundation
  • Peekskill Herald Exurbanist
  • Peekskill Museum
  • Pegasus Therapeutic Riding
  • Rotary Every Rotarian Every Year Program
  • Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee
  • Shelter Box
  • Stone Trust
  • The Field Library
  • Undertone Arts
  • Women Resource Center

Scholarship Awards 2025-2026

The Peekskill Rotary Foundation awards scholarships every year to high school students from Peekskill High School, Hendrick Hudson High School and Walter Panas High School.
 
  • Aaron Manzer Scholarship
  • Bruce Bellom Scholarships
  • Carmela & Nicholas Bertoline Business Scholarship Given by Vincent & Jo-Ann DiPierro
  • Daniel Sadofsky Scholarship
  • Denise Calabrese Scholarship
  • Dr. A Turturro Scholarship
  • George Sampson Scholarship
  • Joseph B. Fontana Scholarship
  • Lianora Fratta (Natarelli) Scholarship
  • Ray Lapolla Scholarship
  • Robert E. Flower Scholarship
  • Robert J. Hales Scholarship
  • Rotary Academic and Fellowship Awards
  • Rotary Athletic Awards