Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Annual Garden Party

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) will honor four individuals with long and impressive commitments to philanthropy and community service at its annual Garden Party on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The event will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Borden Estate, at 323 Borden Road in Wallkill, Ulster County, where a historic mansion is flanked by sweeping views of the impressive grounds and the Catskill Mountains. 

At the Garden party, the CFHV will recognize Eli B. Basch of Ulster County, Nathaniel S. Prentice of Putnam County, and David and Randi Petrovits of Dutchess County for their extraordinary community service.

Net proceeds from the event will support the CFHV Community Grants program, which provides annual funding support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties.

About The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley delivers community leadership and strategic philanthropy to inspire and celebrate local charitable giving in the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Partnering with its generous donors, the CFHV addresses current and emerging community needs through effective grantmaking to improve the quality of life for all, and by offering technical assistance to help nonprofits operate more effectively. Since its origin as the Area Fund in 1969, the CFHV has expanded to include Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. The CFHV currently manages over $100 million in assets and administers nearly 600 charitable funds for individuals and organizations. In 2022, it distributed more than $17 million in grants and scholarships. The CFHV is a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Contributions to the CFHV are tax-deductible within the limitations prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code. More at communityfoundationshv.org.