Athens Community Foundation
Athens Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Athens, New York. Its stated intention is to make grants serving the Town and Village of Athens and nonprofit organizations there.
Athens Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Athens Community Foundation gave $328K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $327,627
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +4100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,801
- -97.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,524,266
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Athens Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due by the end of October of the year the grant is requested.
- Deadline
- Applications are due by the end of October of the year the grant is requested.
- Contact
Application contact: Athens Town Clerk
Mailing address: 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015
Phone: (518) 514-1364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Athens Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Athens Volunteer Fire Department ($37K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Athens Community Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2019) to $328K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Volunteer Fire Department Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $29,647 |
| Athens Cultural Art Center Inc Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $29,005 |
| Mount Hope Cemetery Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| West Athens Limestreet Fire Co No 1 Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $19,200 |
| Village of Athens Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $18,280 |
| West Athens Limestreet Fire District Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $17,800 |
| Town of Athens Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $16,975 |
| Athens Street Festival Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $16,000 |
| Athens Recreation Center Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $15,950 |
| Athens Community Food Pantry Athens, NY | General Operating Support | $12,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,524,266 | $479,666 | $372,215 | $327,627 | 42 | $327,627 | $183,527 | $363,027 |
| 2024 | $3,416,815 | $427,807 | $373,909 | $312,409 | 1 | $312,409 | $154,933 | $327,627 |
| 2023 | $3,362,917 | $294,406 | $365,514 | $321,924 | 1 | $321,924 | $104,833 | $312,409 |
| 2022 | $3,434,025 | $290,777 | $357,277 | $313,704 | 1 | $313,704 | $110,402 | $321,924 |
| 2021 | $3,500,525 | $738,630 | $319,379 | $283,096 | 1 | $283,096 | $160,847 | $313,704 |
| 2020 | $3,081,274 | $221,414 | $285,690 | $256,000 | 1 | — | $94,752 | $283,239 |
| 2019 | $3,145,550 | $498,599 | $275,356 | $244,990 | 1 | — | $95,322 | $256,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Athens Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states that it intends its grants to serve directly the Town and Village of Athens and nonprofit organizations in Athens, New York. Its 2025 grant list includes, among others, fire departments, municipal entities, arts organizations, a cemetery, a food pantry, and recreation and performing arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $327,627. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $29,647, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $29,647 to Athens Volunteer Fire Department, $29,005 to Athens Cultural Art Center Inc, $20,000 to Mount Hope Cemetery, and $19,200 to West Athens Limestone Fire Co No 1. Each was designated for general operating support.
To apply, an applicant must complete a foundation grant application identifying the organization, requested grant amount, and purpose. The filing directs applicants to contact the Athens Town Clerk and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Bloomer, Christopher Mitchell, and Paul Salvino as trustees.
Athens Community Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Bloomer
Trustee
Trustee - As Needed → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Salvino
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christopher Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Cole (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Bruno (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Hank Tripp (2019–2020) — Trustee - As Needed
- Former: Leo Palmateer (2019) — Trustee - As Needed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Athens Community Foundation
How much does Athens Community Foundation give each year?
Athens Community Foundation gave $328K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $312K across 1 grant.
What is Athens Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Athens Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,801, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Athens Community Foundation give grants?
Athens Community Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, NY (42 grants).
Does Athens Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Athens Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Athens Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Athens Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Athens Volunteer Fire Department ($36,647 across 3 grants), Village of Athens ($30,755 across 3 grants) and Athens Cultural Art Center Inc ($29,005), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Athens Community Foundation?
Athens Community Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $328K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Athens Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing states that it intends its grants to serve directly the Town and Village of Athens and nonprofit organizations in Athens, New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Athens Community Foundation?
Athens Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Athens Community Foundation's EIN?
Athens Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1419086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
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