Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It reported 15 grants totaling $52,165 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including education, community services, health, and arts organizations.
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr at a glance
In short: Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr gave $52K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,165
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,478
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,608
- Total assets
- $834,907
- -5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (716) 842-4366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Cayuga County ($5K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to recipients in Oklahoma, and 5% to recipients in Illinois. Named New York recipients include organizations in Auburn, Syracuse, and Keuka Park.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $62K (2019). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Cayuga County Auburn, NY | General Fund | $5,217 |
| Cayuga Syracuse Presbytery Home DBA Westminister Manor Auburn, NY | General Fund | $5,217 |
| Auburn Hospital SYS Fdn Inc Auburn, NY | General Fund | $5,217 |
| Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | General Fund | $5,217 |
| Cayuga County Community College Fdn Auburn, NY | General Fund | $5,217 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Fund | $2,608 |
| Alzheimer's Association Trust & Estate Admin Chicago, IL | General Fund | $2,608 |
| Cayuga Home for Children Auburn, NY | General Fund | $2,608 |
| Cayuga Museum of History and Art Auburn, NY | General Fund | $2,608 |
| Cerebral Palsy Association of Cayuga County Auburn, NY | General Fund | $2,608 |
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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 | $834,907 | $24,205 | $76,315 | $52,165 | 15 | $52,468 | $10,276 | $61,340 |
| 2024 | $887,533 | $103,973 | $78,427 | $52,165 | 15 | $61,660 | $87,450 | $57,837 |
| 2023 | $862,418 | $30,500 | $70,610 | $52,165 | 15 | $55,861 | $16,125 | $53,518 |
| 2022 | $902,498 | $29,134 | $70,899 | $55,955 | 15 | $56,250 | $14,485 | $56,120 |
| 2021 | $943,952 | $38,227 | $73,861 | $56,780 | 15 | $56,780 | $22,003 | $64,665 |
| 2020 | $979,951 | $51,773 | $68,356 | $55,255 | 15 | — | $38,639 | $55,659 |
| 2019 | $996,641 | $42,651 | $82,739 | $61,916 | 15 | — | $22,002 | $56,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Keuka College describes its mission as creating exemplary citizens and leaders; United Way of Cayuga County says its funding supports local impact partners working on income, education, and health; and Cayuga Home for Children describes services for children, families, and individuals through counseling, residential, and support programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $52,165. Grants ranged from $2,608 to $5,217, with a median of $2,608. Recipients included Keuka College ($5,217), United Way of Cayuga County ($5,217), Cayuga Home for Children ($2,608), and Cayuga Counseling Services ($2,608). The grants listed in the filing were generally designated for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M T and T David Stapleton III as co-trustees.
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
T. David Stapleton III
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $8K (2025)
M. T.
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 $15K, to M T (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr
How much does Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr give each year?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr gave $52K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 15 grants.
What is Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's typical grant size?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,608, and its average grant was $3,478, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr give grants?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, NY (10 grants).
Does Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's largest grantees?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Cayuga County ($5,217), Cayuga Syracuse Presbytery Home DBA Westminister Manor ($5,217) and Auburn Hospital SYS Fdn Inc ($5,217), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr reported $835K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's EIN?
Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7273847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dixon G & Mary L Blodgett Char Tr 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
(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 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 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 July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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