{"id":8162,"date":"2026-03-31T16:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/?p=8162"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:26:07","slug":"badenhausen-awards-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/badenhausen-awards-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund Supports Projects at 12 St. Lawrence County Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\\\"p3\\\"><span class=\\\"s1\\\"><i>Grant Funding Will Strengthen Quality of Life for St. Lawrence County Residents<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>WATERTOWN \u2014<\/b> <\/span>Twelve St. Lawrence County nonprofit organizations will share $52,900 in grant funding from the <b>Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund<\/b> of the Northern New York Community Foundation to strengthen the quality of life for all residents across the county.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund was established through a bequest from Dr. Badenhausen, a St. Lawrence County resident and retired physician who passed away in 2018 at age 83. Dr. Badenhausen believed in the strength of community and was a passionate advocate for the people and places in the region she loved and called home. This charitable fund forever continues her legacy of caring for others while thoughtfully perpetuating her interests and passions in responsible ways with a geographic-specific focus on improving the quality of life in St. Lawrence County.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThis fund reflects Dr. Badenhausen\u2019s commitment to helping others and the lasting value of thoughtful <span class=\\\"s2\\\">charitable planning,\u201d said <b>Kraig Everard<\/b>, director of philanthropy. \u201cIt\u2019s a powerful example of how a legacy gift <\/span>can continue to support communities, adapt to evolving needs, and make a meaningful difference over time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Grant funding is awarded annually to qualified nonprofit organizations whose missions and efforts align with the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund objectives, which include the general health and well-being of residents, arts and culture programs, education initiatives, and conservation and wildlife preservation programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation\u2019s board of directors recently approved the following grant awards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><b>Massena Arts &amp; Theatre Association, $10,000<\/b><\/span> to help advance restoration of the historic Schine Theater, transforming a long-vacant downtown landmark into a vibrant arts and community hub. The project is expected to drive tourism, support local businesses, and anchor Massena\u2019s ongoing downtown revitalization.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><b>Community Health Center of the North Country, $8,900<\/b> to help equip pediatric exam rooms with modern <\/span>diagnostic tools and calming, child-friendly features, improving care for thousands of young patients. The investment will enhance patient experience, reduce anxiety, and support better health outcomes across underserved communities.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Massena Public Library, $7,500<\/b> for new display systems to allow the library to host more frequent and dynamic art exhibits in partnership with local and regional artists. The project will expand cultural access and create a welcoming space for community engagement through the arts.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>North Country Children\u2019s Museum, $5,000<\/b> for a new interactive bobsled exhibit that will give children hands-on opportunities to explore engineering and physics concepts. The addition strengthens STEAM learning and enriches the museum\u2019s role as a hub for family education.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Frederic Remington Art Museum, $5,000<\/b> to support a three-day Remington Symposium that will bring scholars, students, and the public together to celebrate and explore the artist\u2019s legacy. The event will deepen cultural engagement and elevate the museum\u2019s role in regional arts education.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>St. Lawrence County Arts Council, $5,000<\/b> to launch a youth theater program that engages students in writing, performance, and design, culminating in public performances. The initiative builds creative skills while connecting young people and audiences through the arts.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><b>Norwood Brass Firemen, $5,000<\/b> to complete essential upgrades to the band\u2019s newly acquired bus, ensuring <\/span>safe, reliable travel for performances across the region. The investment helps sustain a beloved tradition that brings music and community pride to North Country events.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>St. Lawrence County Historical Association, $2,500<\/b> to help expand student internship participation in community events and festivals, strengthening outreach and public engagement. The project helps connect more residents and visitors with the region\u2019s history and culture.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Norfolk Concert Series, $1,000<\/b> to help sustain a free summer concert series and youth theater program, offering accessible arts experiences for families. The series enhances community life and draws audiences to shared cultural events.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Bayside Cemetery Association, $1,000<\/b> to help restore a historic cemetery structure while offering a hands-on masonry workshop for community participants. The project preserves local heritage and builds<br \/>\nappreciation for traditional craftsmanship.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Brasher Falls Central School District, $1,000<\/b> to support the high school robotics club, enabling students to design, build, and compete in regional competitions. The program strengthens STEM learning and prepares students for future academic and career opportunities.<\/li>\n<li class=\\\"p5\\\"><b>Whole Learners, $1,000<\/b> to help provide educational field trips that connect students with local history, nature, and community resources. The experience will broaden learning opportunities while fostering confidence, curiosity, and civic engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Since the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund began grantmaking efforts in 2020, it has awarded nearly $446,000 in grant funding to support 49 projects at more than two-dozen St. Lawrence County organizations, enhancing the general health and well-being of residents, arts and culture programs, education initiatives, and conservation and wildlife preservation programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span class=\\\"s1\\\">Applications for 2026 funding from the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund will be made available <b>August 1, 2026<\/b>, with up to $60,000 available. Qualified organizations whose missions and efforts align with the fund\u2019s charitable purposes may apply for support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Contact <b>Emily Pfeil<\/b>, Community Foundation philanthropy associate, <a href=\\\"mailto:emily@nnycf.org\\\"><b>emily@nnycf.org<\/b><\/a>, or <b>315-782-7110<\/b>, to learn more about this opportunity. Applications for 2026 grant funding will be made available through the Community Foundation\u2019s online grant portal at <a href=\\\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/grant-portal\\\"><b>bit.ly\/grant-portal<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<img class=\\\"wp-image-3720 \\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Badenhausen_Susan_D-1024x843.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"358\\\" height=\\\"295\\\" \/>\n<p class=\\\"p6\\\"><span class=\\\"s5\\\"><b>About Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen<\/b> made the North Country her home in 1975 following years of medical education and work as a researcher and physician. She quickly grew to cherish the region\u2019s people as friends, serving all to whom she provided medical care with dignity and respect. \u201cDr. Susan,\u201d as she was known to her many patients and friends, grew up on Staten Island, New York, and graduated from Connecticut College, New London, in 1957. In 1971, she earned a Doctor of Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine, after several years working as a research professional at Columbia University. Shortly after she settled in St. Lawrence County, Dr. Badenhausen established a medical practice with her partner, Joann M. Spatafora.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Dr. Badenhausen\u2019s contributions to health care in St. Lawrence County are extensive: She was the physician <\/span>director for the Potsdam Nursing Home; a physician for Sunmount Residential Center in Massena; school physician for Parishville-Hopkinton Central School; a public health officer for the towns of Brasher, Stockholm, Hopkinton, and Lawrence; served on the St. Lawrence County Board of Health; and a longtime member of the Canton-Potsdam Hospital medical staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"s2\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>She maintained a keen interest in the health and well-being of her community, advocating for access to culture <\/span>and education. Dr. Badenhausen remained one of the few physicians anywhere who still made house calls, even in the middle of a North Country winter. Her black leather medical bag was always packed and ready in her Brasher Falls home.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p7\\\"><b>About the Northern New York Community Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Since 1929, the Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and enriching the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Through partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous families and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.<\/p>\n<p class=\\\"p5\\\"><span class=\\\"Apple-converted-space\\\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grant Funding Will Strengthen Quality of Life for St. Lawrence County Residents \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 WATERTOWN \u2014 Twelve St. Lawrence County nonprofit organizations will share $52,900 in grant funding from the Dr. D. 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