Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund
The Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund gave $14K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $946.667), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,200
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $947
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $286,186
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Gloversville Central School and obtain a form from the high school guidance director. It refers to an attached footnote for award restrictions. The filing lists a May 14 deadline; that date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Gloversville Central School
Mailing address: 234 Lincoln Street, Gloversville, NY 12078
Phone: (518) 775-5706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SUNY Polytech Institute ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was New York 84%, Vermont 13%, and Virginia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $12K (2020) to $17K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Polytech Institute Utica, NY | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,600 |
| Norwich University Northfield, VT | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| University at Albany Albany, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $500 |
| Alfred State College Alfred, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 | $286,186 | $26,761 | $20,410 | $14,200 | 15 | $15,789 | $22,648 | $17,036 |
| 2024 | $279,842 | $27,139 | $20,602 | $15,300 | 12 | $16,540 | $22,449 | $16,981 |
| 2023 | $273,351 | $12,035 | $20,435 | $15,500 | 14 | $16,718 | $8,278 | $15,311 |
| 2022 | $281,735 | $10,424 | $21,978 | $16,500 | 15 | $17,735 | $6,586 | $15,939 |
| 2021 | $293,333 | $20,090 | $19,337 | $13,900 | 17 | $15,180 | $15,875 | $17,713 |
| 2020 | $292,644 | $7,581 | $16,810 | $12,060 | 19 | — | $2,760 | $15,154 |
| 2019 | $301,965 | $17,095 | $23,392 | $15,700 | 20 | — | $13,298 | $15,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. The grantees describe a range of educational missions: Norwich University says it aims to give young people an education “American in its character”; Clarkson University describes its mission as educating students to become successful professionals; and Rochester Institute of Technology says it works through creativity and innovation to shape the future and improve the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $14,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,800, with a median of $500. Larger awards included $1,800 each to SUNY Polytechnic Institute, an individual recipient, Norwich University, and an individual recipient Community College, and $1,500 to the University at Albany. Clarkson University received $1,000. The filing also lists $500 awards to Liberty University, Alfred State College, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY College of Environmental Science, Binghamton University, and an individual recipient Other grantees described in their own statements include Alfred University and Roberts Wesleyan University, each of which received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA as trustee.
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund
How much does Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund give each year?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund gave $14K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 12 grants.
What is Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $947, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund give grants?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alfred, NY (2 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include SUNY Polytech Institute ($1,800), Norwich University ($1,800) and University at Albany ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund reported $286K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund?
The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Gloversville Central School and obtain a form from the high school guidance director. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Conrad H & Anna B Gillen Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6016128. 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 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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