Argersinger Charitable Trust
Argersinger Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $963K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $65K.
Argersinger Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Argersinger Charitable Trust gave $58K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $58,175
- +8.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,464
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $963,495
- +0.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Argersinger Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mountain Valley Hospice ($10K). Together the top 9 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Argersinger Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2025) to $62K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Valley Hospice Gloversville, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Johnson Hall Johnstown, NY | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Gloversville Senior Center Gloversville, NY | General Operating | $7,175 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Oneida, NY | Grant for Kitchen Equipment | $7,000 |
| Gloversville Housing & Neighborhood Gloversville, NY | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Sacandaga Bible Conference Broadalbin, NY | Grant for Improvements at | $5,000 |
| Gloversville Public Library Gloversville, NY | Help Restore Programs at | $5,000 |
| Caroga Arts Collective Inc Caroga Lake, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Johnstown Little League Inc Johnstown, NY | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $963,495 | $80,948 | $77,557 | $58,175 | 9 | $61,483 | $65,358 | $61,477 |
| 2025 | $960,110 | $44,119 | $71,618 | $53,503 | 8 | $56,070 | $29,050 | $58,175 |
| 2024 | $987,665 | $37,969 | $71,151 | $54,332 | 7 | $56,812 | $23,234 | $53,503 |
| 2023 | $1,021,065 | $25,245 | $78,695 | $61,500 | 8 | $63,919 | $12,039 | $54,332 |
| 2022 | $1,074,518 | $66,408 | $73,343 | $53,926 | 8 | $58,428 | $49,209 | $62,424 |
| 2021 | $1,081,460 | $38,518 | $75,975 | $54,870 | 14 | — | $25,442 | $54,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Argersinger Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Argersinger Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
NBT Bank NA
Co- Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $14K (2026)
Mary Kathryn Breen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$667 (2022) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert P. Best (2021–2022) — Co- Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to NBT Bank NA (Co- Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Argersinger Charitable Trust
How much does Argersinger Charitable Trust give each year?
Argersinger Charitable Trust gave $58K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $54K across 8 grants.
What is Argersinger Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Argersinger Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,464, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Argersinger Charitable Trust give grants?
Argersinger Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gloversville, NY (4 grants) and Johnstown, NY (2 grants).
Does Argersinger Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Argersinger Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Argersinger Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Argersinger Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Mountain Valley Hospice ($10,000), Friends of Johnson Hall ($8,000) and Gloversville Senior Center ($7,175), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Argersinger Charitable Trust?
Argersinger Charitable Trust reported $963K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Argersinger Charitable Trust's EIN?
Argersinger Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6421373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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