Bobbie and John G Ullman Family
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family is a private foundation based in Corning, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting science and education, public broadcasting, youth programs, children’s advocacy, arts and entertainment, and people with disabilities.
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family at a glance
In short: Bobbie and John G Ullman Family gave $164K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,284
- +71.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,428
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,150
- Total assets
- $3,771,929
- -0.9% 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 Bobbie and John G Ullman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1424, Corning, NY 14830
Phone: (607) 936-3785
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bobbie and John G Ullman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Science and Discovery Center ($50K). Together the top 9 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bobbie and John G Ullman Family gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 69% 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 $30K (2019) to $207K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Discovery Center Corning, NY | To support science and education by engaging students in programs that augment classroom curricula | $50,000 |
| WSKG Public Media Vestal, NY | To Support Public Broadcasting | $40,127 |
| Corning Painted Post School District Painted Post, NY | To Support the District's Kids Read Now Program | $28,382 |
| Family Service Society Inc Corning, NY | To Support Youth and Youth Programs | $21,500 |
| Family Service Society Inc Corning, NY | To support youth and youth programs with a contirbution to the corning youth center | $8,200 |
| YMCA of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | To support youth development and education at the corning, ny branch location | $8,100 |
| Corning Community College Development Foundation Corning, NY | To support education through the corning community college foundation | $4,000 |
| Corning Painted Post Civic Music Association Inc Corning, NY | To Support Arts and Entertainment | $2,000 |
| CASA of the Southern Tier Corning, NY | To Support Children's Advocacy Programs | $1,500 |
| Pathways Inc Corning, NY | To Support Individuals with Disabilities | $475 |
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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 | $3,771,929 | $136,685 | $170,738 | $164,284 | 10 | $164,284 | $194,799 | $239,320 |
| 2024 | $3,805,982 | $452,041 | $101,418 | $95,818 | 7 | $95,818 | $359,192 | $212,982 |
| 2023 | $3,455,359 | $284,068 | $135,031 | $129,775 | 8 | $129,775 | $248,666 | $187,036 |
| 2022 | $3,306,322 | $372,899 | $119,946 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $193,412 | $178,433 |
| 2021 | $3,053,369 | $529,454 | $207,918 | $206,750 | 7 | $206,750 | $755,478 | $170,277 |
| 2020 | $2,731,833 | $301,874 | $148,161 | $147,670 | 6 | — | $59,195 | $136,144 |
| 2019 | $2,578,120 | $323,057 | $42,307 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $100,309 | $126,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bobbie and John G Ullman Family reported a distributable amount of $239K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported education and science programs, public broadcasting, youth development, children’s advocacy, arts and entertainment, and services for people with disabilities.
Among its grantees, Family Service Society Inc. says it provides counseling and community services to help individuals and families address challenges. CASA of the Southern Tier says it advocates for abused and neglected children in Family Court through trained community volunteers. PATHWAYS Inc. describes services in developmental disabilities, mental health, family support, traumatic brain injury, and child care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $164,284. Grants ranged from $475 to $50,000, with a median of $8,150. The largest awards included $50,000 to Science and Discovery Center for science and education programs, $40,127 to WSKG Public Media for public broadcasting, and $28,382 to Corning Painted Post School District for its Kids Read Now program. Family Service Society Inc. received two grants of $21,500 and $8,200 for youth programs. Other recipients included YMCA of Greater Rochester ($8,100), Corning Community College Development Foundation ($4,000), Corning Painted Post Civic Music Association ($2,000), CASA of the Southern Tier ($1,500), and PATHWAYS Inc. ($475).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Ullman as president; John G Ullman as treasurer; and Robert Cole MD, Lindsay E Ullman, and Brendan H Ullman as directors.
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family is led by Barbara Ullman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Ullman
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay E. Ullman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cole MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan H. Ullman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Ullman
Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur F. Kirk Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
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 Bobbie and John G Ullman Family
How much does Bobbie and John G Ullman Family give each year?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family gave $164K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $96K across 7 grants.
What is Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's typical grant size?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's median grant in 2025 was $8,150, and its average grant was $16,428, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bobbie and John G Ullman Family give grants?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family 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 Corning, NY (7 grants).
Does Bobbie and John G Ullman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's largest grantees?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Science and Discovery Center ($50,000), WSKG Public Media ($40,127) and Family Service Society Inc ($29,700 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bobbie and John G Ullman Family?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (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 Bobbie and John G Ullman Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported education and science programs, public broadcasting, youth development, children’s advocacy, arts and entertainment, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bobbie and John G Ullman Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's EIN?
Bobbie and John G Ullman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3275145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bobbie and John G Ullman Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bobbie and John G Ullman Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bobbie-and-john-g-ullman-family-morg_6aa9a00c42584d299d76e9c2f66d8183
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