Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $767K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $66K.
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char at a glance
In short: Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,035
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,207
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,207
- Total assets
- $766,934
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($8K). Together the top 5 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char gives
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $72K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army York, PA | Support | $8,207 |
| Childrens Home of York York, PA | Support | $8,207 |
| Albright Care Services Lewisburg, PA | Support | $8,207 |
| Hoffman Homes Inc Littlestown, PA | Support | $8,207 |
| Homewood Foundation Inc Controller Williamsport, MD | Support | $8,207 |
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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 | $766,934 | $80,797 | $58,970 | $41,035 | 5 | $42,535 | $66,267 | $43,587 |
| 2024 | $745,059 | $65,147 | $92,537 | $68,205 | 5 | $69,705 | $50,993 | $42,532 |
| 2023 | $773,285 | $29,433 | $14,434 | — | — | $1,500 | $16,195 | $39,685 |
| 2022 | $758,537 | $37,044 | $16,009 | — | — | $1,500 | $23,757 | $39,479 |
| 2021 | $737,639 | $76,999 | $65,232 | $48,270 | 5 | $48,270 | $60,484 | $45,327 |
| 2020 | $726,034 | $41,216 | $87,620 | $72,225 | 5 | — | $25,941 | $41,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's only listed officer is M & T Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M & T Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$14K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: M&t (2023) — Trustee
- Former: M AND T Trust CO (2022) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $14K, to M & T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char
How much does Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char give each year?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
What is Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's typical grant size?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's median grant in 2025 was $8,207, and its average grant was $8,207, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char give grants?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (2 grants).
Does Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's largest grantees?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($8,207), Childrens Home of York ($8,207) and Albright Care Services ($8,207), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char reported $767K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 is Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's EIN?
Florence & Stewart Bortner Ta Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7789712. 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.
Data update history
(6)
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 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- 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 11, 2022)
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