Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 is a private foundation based in Oneonta, New York. It makes contributions to charitable organizations as directed by Clarence H. Morrison’s will; its 2024 filing says it contributes to 12 foundations or nonprofit entities.
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 at a glance
In short: Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 gave $317K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $317,376
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,448
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,448
- Total assets
- $4,903,329
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Community Bank Na 5 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 433-4122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pathfinder Village Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in New York, according to the filing. The listed recipients include organizations in Oneonta, Edmeston, and Schenevus, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $308K (2024) to $338K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Village Foundation Edmeston, NY | Distribution of Income | $39,672 |
| The Salvation Army of Oneonta Oneonta, NY | Distribution of Income | $39,672 |
| Upstate Home for Children Foundation Inc Oneonta, NY | Distribution of Income | $39,672 |
| Leatherstocking Council of Boy Scouts IN Oneonta, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| C H Graham Hose Company Schenevus, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| First Baptist Church Schenevus, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| Schenevus-Maryland Ambulance Squad Schenevus, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| Schenevus Methodist Church Schenevus, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties Oneonta, NY | Distribution of Income | $26,448 |
| Future for Oneonta Foundation Oneonta, NY | Distribution of Income | $13,224 |
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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 | $4,903,329 | $478,677 | $387,477 | $317,376 | 12 | $348,606 | $446,536 | $368,862 |
| 2024 | $4,812,365 | $509,496 | $372,351 | $307,977 | 12 | $337,078 | $440,123 | $346,473 |
| 2023 | $4,675,127 | $207,119 | $391,213 | $323,463 | 12 | $351,697 | $176,776 | $336,210 |
| 2022 | $4,859,283 | $759,180 | $402,648 | $338,055 | 12 | $368,124 | $610,837 | $353,532 |
| 2021 | $4,502,787 | $321,787 | $382,414 | $320,539 | 12 | — | $264,144 | $342,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 reported a distributable amount of $369K 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 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to organizations designated by Clarence H. Morrison’s will to assist with philanthropic activities. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including foundations, churches, an ambulance squad, a fire company, a college, and community-serving nonprofits.
Among its grantees, Pathfinder Village Foundation says its primary mission is to support Pathfinder Village, Inc. in promoting an environment that respects individuals and supports a life of value and independence. Upstate Home for Children Foundation says it receives contributions and distributes funds at its discretion to Springbrook NY, Inc. Future for Oneonta Foundation says it funds projects benefiting Oneonta, including work in arts and culture, beautification, and community engagement. Hartwick College describes its purpose as educating people to contribute to the future and meet personal, intellectual, and social challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $317,376 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $13,224 to $39,672, with a median of $26,448. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “distribution of income.”
The largest 2025 grants were $39,672 each to Pathfinder Village Foundation, the Salvation Army of Oneonta, and Upstate Home for Children Foundation. Other grants included $26,448 each to Leatherstocking Council of Boy Scouts, C H Graham Hose Company, First Baptist Church, Schenevus-Maryland Ambulance Squad, Schenevus Methodist Church, and United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties. Future for Oneonta Foundation, Hartwick College, and Oneonta Boys & Girls Club each received $13,224.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's only listed officer is Community Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Community Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$57K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $62K, to Community Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844
How much does Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 give each year?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 gave $317K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $308K across 12 grants.
What is Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's typical grant size?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's median grant in 2025 was $26,448, and its average grant was $26,448, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 give grants?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 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 Oneonta, NY (7 grants) and Schenevus, NY (4 grants).
Does Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distribution of Income" (12 grants).
Who are Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's largest grantees?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's largest 2025 grantees include Pathfinder Village Foundation ($39,672), The Salvation Army of Oneonta ($39,672) and Upstate Home for Children Foundation Inc ($39,672), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $369K (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 Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to organizations designated by Clarence H. Morrison’s will to assist with philanthropic activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844?
The foundation 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 Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's EIN?
Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6429037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Clarence H Morrison Charitable Trust 005844 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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