Saint Andrews Society of the
State of New York

Established 1756
Purpose
The Society’s primary purpose is for “…the relief of natives of Scotland and their descendants who may be in want or distress…”. To this day the Society continues this laudable tradition by giving emergency aid and stipendiary assistance to needy Scots and their descendants.

Over the years this mission has evolved and expanded to include many eleemosynary activities. Some of these include:
  • The Scholarship Program
    In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish graduate students to study in the United States and two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. Initiated by the Society at its 200th anniversary, in the past fifty years the program has consistently attracted the top students from the most competitive institutions of learning
  • The Almoners Program
    The Society continues, after quarter of a millenium, to provide monthly allowances to Scots in need, who are infirm, or have pressing pecuniary requirements. The Almoners Committee of the Board of Managers urges the membership to refer eligible candidates for assistance
  • The Cemetery Program
    The Society maintains a large plot at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn and provides all funeral costs and a final resting place for clients and members in need.
Recent Efforts of the Society
Efforts include significant grants to outstanding charitable and cultural organizations in Scotland and the United States including:
  • The Museum of Scotland to assist in its recent expansion.
  • New York City Parks Department to refurbish and endow the statues of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns at the Literary Walk in Central Park.
  • A joint effort with other Saint Andrew’s societies to commission and recreate the ceremonial Collar for the Lord Lion which had gone missing for many years.
  • The Society supports the efforts of the New York Tartan Day Committee to perpetuate the Tartan Day Parade in New York every April.
  • The society has provided support to the British Memorial Garden Trust at Hanover Square.
The Society, a 501-(c)3 entity, welcomes the support of individuals and organizations that share its fervor for these charitable activities.  Contributions made for these purposes are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.
   
         
 

The Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York gratefully acknowledges the considerable support we receive from:

    
 

   
 

Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York • 150 East 55th Street, Suite # 3 • New York NY 10022
Phone: +1 (212) 223-4248 • Fax: +1 (212) 223-0748 • Email: office@standrewsny.org