A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor is a private foundation based in Delhi, New York. It supports organizations and projects that directly improve quality of life in Delaware County, with the foundation describing its work as community-centered philanthropy in rural Delaware County.
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor at a glance
In short: A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor gave $3.9M across 291 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,861,532
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 291
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,270
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $62,738,699
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (24 of 141, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to its website for forms and materials. The website instructs applicants to submit completed proposals and required attachments by email; mailing is accepted but not preferred. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists monthly deadlines for the Under $5,000 Grants Committee and annual deadlines for the other committees. The listed 2026 annual deadlines—January 1, February 1, and April 1—have passed. Applicants should check the committee schedule for applicable future deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website lists monthly deadlines for the Under $5,000 Grants Committee and annual deadlines for the other committees.
- Contact
Application contact: O'Connor Foundation
Mailing address: 109 Sherwood Rd, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 538-9248
Website: HTTP://WWW.THEOCONNORFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Full Board Committee- Over $5,000 Grants
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
Amount
More than US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Scholarship Program Grant
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
Amount
US $600 - US $38,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catskill Revitalization Corporation ($477K across 11 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($200,692), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,115 grants of 1,198 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website restricts proposals to projects with a direct impact on quality of life in Delaware County, New York. It says projects must directly benefit local people and communities. Scholarship proposals must provide scholarships to students from Delaware County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 291 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 141 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2021) to $4.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 291 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| O'Connor Hospital Dehli, NY | Kitchen Upgrades and Parking Lot Paving | $333,579 |
| Catskill Revitalization Corporation Arkville, NY | 2024 Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Catskill Revitalization Corporation Arkville, NY | 2024 Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Catskill Revitalization Corporation Arkville, NY | 2024 Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Catskill Revitalization Corporation Arkville, NY | 2024 Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Hanford Mills Museum at East Meredith East Meredith, NY | 2024 Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
| Hanford Mills Museum at East Meredith East Meredith, NY | 2024 Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
| Hanford Mills Museum at East Meredith East Meredith, NY | 2024 Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
| Hanford Mills Museum at East Meredith East Meredith, NY | 2024 Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | Hartland Scholarships | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,738,699 | $4,361,712 | $4,686,094 | $3,861,532 | 291 | $4,125,174 | $3,863,387 | $3,992,691 |
| 2023 | $63,058,220 | $2,001,003 | $4,497,357 | $3,744,821 | 267 | $4,016,185 | $1,512,044 | $3,655,572 |
| 2022 | $65,556,206 | $1,901,941 | $4,928,700 | $4,059,376 | 243 | $4,325,881 | $1,387,149 | $3,766,570 |
| 2021 | $68,582,306 | $10,210,988 | $4,363,982 | $3,334,875 | 203 | $3,587,487 | $9,522,068 | $4,169,230 |
| 2020 | $62,734,301 | $2,327,121 | $4,002,888 | $3,378,763 | 194 | — | $1,976,818 | $3,675,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor reported a distributable amount of $4.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as strengthening quality of life in rural Delaware County. Its website says projects must directly benefit local people and communities. Eligible applicants include municipalities, religious organizations, and organizations with current IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status. Colleges and universities may apply to provide scholarships to students from Delaware County; the foundation does not award grants or loans directly to individuals.
The 2024 grants include support for a hospital, a college, a museum, and community organizations. O’Connor Hospital describes its mission as improving patients’ health and community well-being. Hanford Mills Museum says it operates a historic water- and steam-powered site and inspires audiences to explore energy, technology, natural resources, entrepreneurship, and sustainable choices. Hartwick College describes its purpose as educating people to contribute to the future. Catskill Revitalization Corporation says it works to rehabilitate the former Catskill Mountain branch line and support community revitalization and commercial and industrial development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 291 grants totaling $3,861,532. Grants ranged from $60 to $333,579, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable listed grants included $333,579 to O’Connor Hospital for kitchen upgrades and parking lot paving; $75,000 to Hartwick College for Hartland scholarships; and $75,000 awards to Catskill Revitalization Corporation for operating support and to Hanford Mills Museum for operating expenses.
The foundation’s website describes three application routes: a scholarship committee for college and university proposals; an Under $5,000 Grants Committee; and a Full Board Committee for proposals over $5,000. It also lists Dollars for Scholars and Youth committees. Applications must include the organization’s budget, proof of federal tax exemption, and project budget; the instructions also request the organization’s balance sheets and income statements for the prior two fiscal years. Proposals for debt or old bills, started projects, or completed projects are ineligible. Projects must begin after the decision notification date, and combined funding is capped at $300,000 per organization annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L. Bishop II as chairman; Charlotte Bishop Hill as vice-chair; Lindsay Bishop as treasurer; Lawrence C. Anderson as executive secretary; Amy Warner as executive director; and Pamela Hill, Suzanne Hill, Eugene Peckham, Molly R. Scannell, and Donald F. Bishop II as directors.
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor is led by Amy Warner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Warner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Robert L. Bishop II
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald F. Bishop II
Director
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eugene Peckham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Hill
Director
Executive Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Secretary, 2021
Executive Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly R. Bishop Scannell
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Charlotte Bishop Hill
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence C. Anderson
Executive Secretary
Director → Executive Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay Bishop
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Molly R. Bishop (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Amy Warner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor
How much does A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor give each year?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor gave $3.9M across 291 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 267 grants.
What is A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's typical grant size?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,270, across 291 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor that year got $11K on average.
Where does A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor give grants?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delhi, NY (57 grants), Arkville, NY (27 grants), Oneonta, NY (19 grants) and Margaretville, NY (16 grants).
Does A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 291) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (40 grants), "Annual Grant" (30 grants) and "Class of 2024 Senior Trip" (5 grants).
Who are A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's largest grantees?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's largest 2024 grantees include Catskill Revitalization Corporation ($477,016 across 11 grants), Hanford Mills Museum at East Meredith ($362,332 across 12 grants) and O'Connor Hospital ($333,579), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($200,692), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor reported $62.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as strengthening quality of life in rural Delaware County. Its website says projects must directly benefit local people and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor?
The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to its website for forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's EIN?
A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6063485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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