 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, 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
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