Filling the Gap Inc
Encourages and supports the development of services for the poor, distressed, and underprivileged, and most especially for persons with disabilities.
Filling the Gap Inc at a glance
In short: Filling the Gap Inc gave $128K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,070
- +43.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,345
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,850
- Total assets
- $1,601,112
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Filling the Gap Inc
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Filling the Gap Inc
Dr. John Vona "Smile" Fund
Filling the Gap Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kathy Seastedt "Dream On" Fund
Filling the Gap Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Laurel Run Fund
Filling the Gap Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Filling the Gap Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crcftrcf Fund ($40K). Together the top 6 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Filling the Gap Inc gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $220K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crcftrcf Fund Jamestown, NY | Charitable Fund | $40,000 |
| Chautauqua County Chapter Nysarc Jamestown, NY | Various | $36,370 |
| Community Inclusion Inc Jamestown, NY | Various | $23,700 |
| Chautauqua Connections Inc Dunkirk, NY | Improve Service Care | $10,000 |
| Team Services Inc Jamestown, NY | Transportation Asst | $10,000 |
| New Vision Services Inc Jamestown, NY | Marketing/Equipment | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,601,112 | $1,061,794 | $863,401 | $128,070 | 6 | $30,153 |
| 2024 | $1,296,239 | $842,926 | $822,826 | $89,216 | 4 | $148 |
| 2023 | $1,306,215 | $850,355 | $887,594 | $90,383 | 3 | $414 |
| 2022 | $1,732,893 | $2,153,919 | $1,030,693 | $220,021 | 3 | $26 |
| 2021 | $480,129 | $1,059,659 | $963,852 | $88,135 | 2 | $97 |
| 2020 | $561,901 | $1,016,858 | $1,004,954 | $102,677 | 3 | $614 |
About Filling the Gap Inc
Based on IRS filings
Filling the Gap Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jamestown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Filling the Gap Inc is led by Cynthia Hitchcock, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Hitchcock
CEO
Vice President of Financ → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $101K (2025)
Greg Krauza
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Bender
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie McCarthy
Director Th
Director → Director Th, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Columbare
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Case
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Erickson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Michael Goldman
Director Be
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Yost
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Tovell
Vice President
President -T → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dana Boland (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia Perlee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Chimenti (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Marie Carrubba (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Timur Tyra (2020–2021) — Director Th
- Former: Cynthia Phillips (2020) — Vice President of Financ
- Former: Mark Olson (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Suppa (2020) — Vice President of Operat
- Former: Thomas McConnon (2020) — Director & Treasurer
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 $101K, to Cynthia Hitchcock (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Filling the Gap Inc
How much does Filling the Gap Inc give each year?
Filling the Gap Inc gave $128K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $89K across 4 grants.
What is Filling the Gap Inc's typical grant size?
Filling the Gap Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,850, and its average grant was $21,345, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Filling the Gap Inc give grants?
Filling the Gap Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jamestown, NY (5 grants).
Does Filling the Gap Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Filling the Gap Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Filling the Gap Inc's largest grantees?
Filling the Gap Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Crcftrcf Fund ($40,000), Chautauqua County Chapter Nysarc ($36,370) and Community Inclusion Inc ($23,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Filling the Gap Inc?
Filling the Gap Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Filling the Gap Inc?
Filling the Gap Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jamestown, NY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Filling the Gap Inc's EIN?
Filling the Gap Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3360489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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