 About Us
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, Ed Curtin, is the spokesperson for the foundation. You may contact him at ecurtin12003@yahoo.com or:
Edward V. Curtin, Ph. D.
Curtin Archaeological Consulting, Inc.
61 Rowland Street
Ballston Spa, New York 12020
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
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