De French Foundation Inc
DE French Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Auburn, New York. Its website says the foundation was established in 1955 and describes its grantmaking as supporting charitable and community needs in Cayuga County.
De French Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: De French Foundation Inc gave $323K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $323,049
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,974
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,050
- Total assets
- $4,205,286
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 De French Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists John Latanyshyn as the contact, says there is no particular form or required material, and states that awards are generally limited to Cayuga County, New York State.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Latanyshyn
Mailing address: 110 Genesee Street Suite 290A, Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: (315) 253-9321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who De French Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Cayuga County ($35K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on Cayuga County. The 2025 filing says awards are generally limited to Cayuga County, New York State. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How De French Foundation Inc gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2021) to $339K (2020). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Cayuga County Auburn, NY | Funding to Support the Annual Campaign | $35,000 |
| Cayuga Community College Foundation Auburn, NY | Support the college's nursing program for Cayuga county and skaneateles students | $30,000 |
| Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | The Jesuit Fund | $25,000 |
| Schweinfurth Museum Art Center Auburn, NY | Updating Their Security System | $20,000 |
| King Ferry Food Pantry Aurora, NY | Funding to continue serving those who are facing food insecurity in southern cay cnty | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Auburn, NY | Funding to Support Their Mission in Cayuga County | $10,000 |
| Calvary Food Pantry CNY Auburn, NY | Assistance with Funding for Feeding the Hungry | $10,000 |
| Cayuga Museum of History & Art Auburn, NY | Funding to install hvac in the case research laboratory | $10,000 |
| St Alphonsus Food Pantry Auburn, NY | Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets | $10,000 |
| STS Peter & John Episcopal Church Auburn, NY | Repairs to the 1887 roosevelt company "osborne memorial organ" | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,205,286 | $400,176 | $391,321 | $323,049 | 36 | $358,478 | $367,333 | $330,721 |
| 2024 | $4,196,431 | $179,173 | $337,525 | $260,450 | 35 | $296,523 | $138,172 | $309,358 |
| 2023 | $4,354,783 | $251,773 | $356,217 | $299,141 | 35 | $332,148 | $227,704 | $279,871 |
| 2022 | $4,459,227 | $318,850 | $355,931 | $285,500 | 33 | $324,363 | $292,282 | $290,033 |
| 2021 | $4,496,308 | $450,290 | $306,241 | $235,700 | 29 | $270,848 | $424,897 | $316,672 |
| 2020 | $4,392,030 | $645,143 | $414,837 | $338,500 | 1 | — | $620,076 | $260,039 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, De French Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as maintaining a fund to support charitable, benevolent, religious, scientific, literary, or educational organizations. It says its grantmaking is intended to address community needs and support development and educational opportunities in Cayuga County.
Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, United Way of Cayuga County describes its work as funding local partners focused on income, education, and health. King Ferry Food Pantry says it provides access to healthy food and resources for neighbors in need. Cayuga Museum of History & Art says it engages the community with local history and the arts, and operates a museum, research laboratory, and theater.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $323,049. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $6,050. Among the largest awards were $35,000 to United Way of Cayuga County for its annual campaign, $30,000 to Cayuga Community College Foundation for its nursing program, $25,000 to Le Moyne College for the Jesuit Fund, and $20,000 to Schweinfurth Museum Art Center to update its security system.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 to King Ferry Food Pantry to continue serving people facing food insecurity in southern Cayuga County, and $10,000 each to the American Red Cross, Calvary Food Pantry CNY, Cayuga Museum of History & Art, St. Alphonsus Food Pantry, Sts. Peter & John Episcopal Church, Union Springs Fire Department, and Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department.
The foundation’s filings report 35 grants totaling $260,450 in 2024 and 35 grants totaling $299,141 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David T. Corey Jr. as president, Thomas Ganey as vice president, David Tehan as secretary/treasurer, and John Latanyshyn as assistant secretary/treasurer. It lists James Costello, Stephen Rich, and Shaun O’Conner as directors. The foundation’s website identifies John Latanyshyn as executive director.
De French Foundation Inc is led by David T. Corey Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David T. Corey Jr.
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
James P Costello
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Stephen Rich
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Shaun O'Conner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$450 (2024) → $4K (2025)
David G Tehan
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
John Latanyshyn
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
President → Executive Director, 2024
Executive Director → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Thomas Ganey
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ronald D West (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Walter M Lowe (2020–2021) — Manager & Director
- Former: John P McLane (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $15K, to John Latanyshyn (Asst Secretary/Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about De French Foundation Inc
How much does De French Foundation Inc give each year?
De French Foundation Inc gave $323K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 35 grants.
What is De French Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
De French Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,050, and its average grant was $8,974, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does De French Foundation Inc give grants?
De French Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, NY (27 grants) and Aurora, NY (2 grants).
Does De French Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of De French Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are De French Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
De French Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Cayuga County ($35,000), Cayuga Community College Foundation ($30,000) and Le Moyne College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is De French Foundation Inc?
De French Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does De French Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as maintaining a fund to support charitable, benevolent, religious, scientific, literary, or educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from De French Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing lists John Latanyshyn as the contact, says there is no particular form or required material, and states that awards are generally limited to Cayuga County, New York State. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is De French Foundation Inc's EIN?
De French Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6052246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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