Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker
The Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation is a private foundation based in Binghamton, New York. It assists charitable organizations, focusing primarily on educational, medical and medical research institutions, and cultural and human service organizations providing principal service to Broome County residents.
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker at a glance
In short: Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker gave $1.7M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,723,590
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,453
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $32,071,099
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- 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 Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker
- Contact
Application contact: Gerald E Putman Executive Director
Mailing address: 8 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: (607) 722-0211
Website: https://thedeckerfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker
Who Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Avre ($401K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 161 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is on organizations providing principal service to residents of Broome County. In 2025, the filing reported that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $84K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 $1.6M (2019) to $1.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avre Binghamton, NY | Purchase & Install Roll Stand | $400,000 |
| UHS Foundation Inc Binghamton, NY | Construct a 6-Story Addition | $350,000 |
| Mercy House of Southern Tier Endicott, NY | Construct 6 Resident Rooms | $250,000 |
| Helping Celebrate Abilities Johnson City, NY | Construct Addition | $150,000 |
| Roberson Museum & Science Ctr Binghamton, NY | Hvac Upgrades | $100,000 |
| United Way of Broome County Vestal, NY | 2025 Annual Campaign | $90,000 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation Binghamton, NY | Tuition for LPN Students | $84,590 |
| The Salvation Army of Bing Binghamton, NY | Renovate 86 Walnut St. Bing. | $75,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc Binghamton, NY | 2025 UCF Annual Campaign | $55,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc Binghamton, NY | 2026 UCF Annual Campaign | $55,000 |
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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 | $32,071,099 | $2,362,826 | $2,184,374 | $1,723,590 | 30 | $2,054,114 | $2,286,608 | $2,293,017 |
| 2024 | $31,892,647 | $1,828,975 | $2,172,950 | $1,734,374 | 33 | $2,017,951 | $1,718,934 | $2,129,665 |
| 2023 | $32,236,622 | $1,785,990 | $2,078,083 | $1,672,406 | 29 | $1,943,068 | $1,695,570 | $1,919,696 |
| 2022 | $32,528,715 | $2,033,432 | $2,113,645 | $1,729,017 | 32 | $1,984,125 | $1,952,360 | $1,935,667 |
| 2021 | $32,610,478 | $1,806,649 | $1,955,146 | $1,604,951 | 37 | $1,833,519 | $1,730,381 | $2,219,621 |
| 2020 | $32,757,567 | $1,352,856 | $2,236,651 | $1,905,254 | 29 | — | $1,282,384 | $1,875,213 |
| 2019 | $33,641,220 | $1,364,601 | $1,882,245 | $1,552,826 | 15 | — | $1,295,531 | $1,842,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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 stated purpose is to assist bona fide charitable organizations, with a primary focus on education, medicine and medical research, culture, and human services. Its website identifies capital projects and new or innovative projects and programs as potential uses for grants.
The 2025 grants illustrate support for facility projects, including construction and renovations, as well as other purposes such as an annual campaign and tuition for LPN students. Among the grantees described in their own words, United Way of Broome County says it works to address critical community needs by coordinating partners’ resources; Lourdes Hospital Foundation says it raises funds for Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital; and Broome County Arts Council says it promotes a thriving arts community through advocacy, fundraising, grantmaking, services, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,723,590. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest awards included $400,000 to AVRE for a roll stand purchase and installation, $350,000 to UHS Foundation for a six-story addition, $250,000 to Mercy House of the Southern Tier for six resident rooms, and $150,000 to Helping Celebrate Abilities for an addition. Other substantial awards included $100,000 to Roberson Museum & Science Center for HVAC upgrades and $90,000 to United Way of Broome County for its 2025 annual campaign.
The foundation’s website says a meeting is required before submitting an application and that ten copies are needed. Applications are considered at board meetings following deadlines of March 1, May 1, September 1, and November 1. Applicants are asked to provide organizational, financial, and project or program information, including a detailed budget and a description of how success will be measured. Construction proposals must include at least two bids from viable contractors. The website says grants are not made directly to individuals and generally are not made for endowments, religious purposes, operating expenses, continuing support, or travel and trips. The 2025 filing lists no deadlines and directs applicants to the foundation’s website for the application form and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James E. Leonard as chairman, Nicole Huff as vice chairman, Mary Lou Faust as secretary, Douglas Johnson as treasurer, and Gerald Putman as executive director. Trustees listed are Susan M. Carpenter, Sharon Ball, Corinne Farrell, and Jason Andrews. The foundation’s website also lists Melany Palmer as administrative assistant.
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker is led by Gerald Putman, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald Putman
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $190K (2025)
James E. Leonard CPA
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharon Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan M. Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Corinne Farrell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jason Andrews
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Douglas Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Faust
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicole Huff
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Fitzsimmons (2019–2023) — 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 $190K, to Gerald Putman (Exec. Director).
Frequently asked questions about Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker
How much does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker give each year?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker gave $1.7M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 33 grants.
What is Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's typical grant size?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $57,453, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker that year got $84K on average.
Where does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker give grants?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker 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 Binghamton, NY (16 grants), Endicott, NY (5 grants), Johnson City, NY (4 grants) and Vestal, NY (3 grants).
Does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's largest grantees?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's largest 2025 grantees include Avre ($401,000 across 2 grants), UHS Foundation Inc ($353,500 across 2 grants) and Mercy House of Southern Tier ($251,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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 Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to assist bona fide charitable organizations, with a primary focus on education, medicine and medical research, culture, and human services. Its website identifies capital projects and new or innovative projects and programs as potential uses for grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thedeckerfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's EIN?
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1131704. 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 October 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 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 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 13, 2024)
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