About Us

Latest Updates
1/2008: New Photo Added to Archive
1/2008: Beth Wellman obituary: We mourn the passing of longtime colleague and friend of Bob Funk (post of obituary from 3/29/07)
5/2006: Research Results Posted

The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, under the auspices of the New York State Museum Institute, a private non-profit charitable organization, receives monetary contributions in memory of Bob Funk. The Funk Foundation administers a fund for support of archaeological research in New York State, particularly on the prehistoric and contact periods yet not limited to this time span. The categories of applicants are: professional, avocational, and student. More information is available under application forms .

The Chair, Christopher Lindner, is the spokesperson for the foundation. You may contact him at lindner@bard.edu or:

Christopher Lindner
Bard College 1700
Annandale NY 12504-5000

Checks should be made out to the New York State Museum Institute and be accompanied by a form, letter, memo, or other indication that the donation is for the Funk Foundation. Donations are be placed in a restricted account that will be accessible only to the Foundation board. The Institute will charge a nominal handling fee and a small amount will go to a website to provide information on the foundation. Please send checks to:

Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation
c/o The New York State Museum Institute
3025 Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

The New York State Museum Institute — 3025 Cultural Education Center — Albany, NY 12230