Grants & J-School Foundation Funds
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation chartered in 2014 under the laws of the State of New York. The Foundation supports the educational mission of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY by helping to ensure the school has sufficient financial resources to accomplish its goals. With the gifts and grants it receives, the Foundation funds scholarships and internship stipends, and supports, training, and programmatic activities in line with the school’s educational objectives. The Finance Office oversees the financial operations of the Foundation.
FAQ’s, Guides, and Checklist
- Foundation Finance Process Checklist for Grants and Other Foundation Funds
- FAQ’s for Internal and External Hires
- Foundation Procurement and Vendor Payment (including shipping, receiving and inventory)
- Foreign Vendor Requirements
- Travel and other Expense Reimbursements
- Catering and Other Business Meals
- Credit Card Procedures
- Research Foundation of CUNY New Hire & Payroll Process FAQs
Forms and Templates
- Foundation Vendor Certification Form
- Foundation Payment Request Form
- Catering Request Form
- Travel Request
- Travel Advance Request
- RF Employee Exit Checklist
- Student Travel Waiver
- Cash Advance Request
Catering and Other Business Meals
Travel and Other Expense Reimbursements
How to Pay People
Foundation Procurement and Vendor Payment Guide
Software Purchase/Free
Gifts and Donated Goods and Services
Grant Application, Evaluation/Reporting, Audit/Review, Closeout and Renewal Procedures
Internal Controls and Conflict of Interest Policy
CUNY Guidelines for CUNY Foundations
CUNY Resources
Contact Us
Do you have a question for the Finance Office? If so, please contact us.

Avril George-Robinson
Director of Finance
Phone: 646-758-7855
Fax: 646-758-7809
avril.robinson@journalism.cuny.edu

Kristin DaSilva
Grants Associate
Phone: 646-758-7817
Fax: 646-758-7809
kristin.dasilva@journalism.cuny.edu

Amanda Tang
Revenue Specialist
Phone: 646-758-7893
Fax: 646-758-7809
amanda.tang@journalism.cuny.edu

Fay Jones
Finance Assistant
Phone: 646-758-7868
Fax: 646-758-7809
fay.jones@journalism.cuny.edu