Where did all the contributions go?

The NYSEG Foundation folded in 2004, and with it went hudreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to Southern Tier charities.

According to tax records, the foundation distributed the following amounts;
1999: $486,005
2000: $760,125
2001: $775,720
2002: $721,017
2003: $238, 923
2004: $8,700

Some of the region's charities lost significant contributions when the foundation folded.

Here's a very partial list of some of the recipients of NYSEG Foundation money:
BU Foundation: $4,240
Broome Council of Churches: $10,000
Broome Community Charities: $10,000
First Night Binghamton: $15,000
Phelps Mansion: $5,000
Roberson Memorial: $5,000
United Way of Broome County: $35,400
United Way of Buffalo/Erie County: $23,400