Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Hamilton, NY EIN: 23-7194828
Arts and cultureCommunity and economic development

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable is a private foundation based in Hamilton, New York. Its 2024 IRS filing lists scholarships and grants as its direct charitable activities; its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $8,500.

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable at a glance

In short: Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable gave $9K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$8,500
-73.4% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
17
-41.4% vs 2024
Average grant
$500
-54.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$381,888
+5.2% vs 2024
Primary geography
New York (94% 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 Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable

How to Apply

The foundation’s 2024 filing says to use the attached application form and lists Susan Schapiro as the contact. It restricts awards to the Morrisville-Eaton, Hamilton, and Madison, New York school districts. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.

Review Cycle
The 2024 filing states May 1 and says applications are accepted after that date. May 1 has passed as of September 28, 2026.
Deadline
The 2024 filing states May 1 and says applications are accepted after that date.
Contact

Application contact: Susan Schapiro
Mailing address: 30 Broad St, Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone: (315) 824-2292

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Anthonylemoyne College: $500Anthonylemoyne College$500Arquiettcolgate University: $500Arquiettcolgate University$500Cotterbinghamton University: $500Cotterbinghamton University$500Fehlneruniversity of Northwestern Ohio: $500Fehlneruniversity ofNorthwestern Ohio$500Kimberuniversity at Albany: $500Kimberuniversity at Albany$500Merktkeuka College: $500Merktkeuka College$500Peaveyroberts Wesleyan University: $500Peaveyroberts WesleyanUniversity$500Sternburgonondaga Community College: $500Sternburgonondaga CommunityCollege$500

The largest 2025 recipient was Anthonylemoyne College ($500). Together the top 8 received $4K.

Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

121<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (94%) and Ohio (6%). Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to the Morrisville-Eaton, Hamilton, and Madison, New York school districts.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

RochesterHamiltonSyracuseAmherestSchenectadyUticaKeuka ParkPotsdamBurlingtonCazenoviaHerkimerIthacaLynchburgMechanicsburgNew YorkTroyWashingtonAlbanyHoughtonJacksonville

How Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable gives

  • In 2025 it paid out 31% 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

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K26 grants2020 16 grants2021 33 grants2023 29 grants2024 17 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $32K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $9K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anthonylemoyne College Syracuse, NYScholarship$500
Arquiettcolgate University Hamilton, NYScholarship$500
Cotterbinghamton University Vestal, NYScholarship$500
9 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$4,500
Fehlneruniversity of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OHScholarship$500
Kimberuniversity at Albany Albany, NYScholarship$500
Merktkeuka College Keuka Park, NYScholarship$500
Peaveyroberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NYScholarship$500
Sternburgonondaga Community College Syracuse, NYScholarship$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$381,888$13,600$14,514$8,50017$5,500$9,882$17,855
2024$362,990$13,624$43,248$32,00029$32,000$8,935$19,770
2023$377,229$9,929$28,244$23,75033$23,750$7,660$19,468
2021$413,609$10,046$20,365$11,00016—$5,909$20,409
2020$423,928$12,841$23,329$16,00026—$8,676$20,822

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $18K 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

The foundation’s 2024 filing lists scholarships and grants as direct charitable activities. The listed 2025 grants were scholarships to colleges and universities.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $8,500. Each grant was $500. Listed recipients include Anthony LeMoyne College, Colgate University, Binghamton University, an individual recipient Community College, two individual recipients, the University of Northwestern Ohio, the University at Albany, an individual recipient, Keuka College, an individual recipient, and Roberts Wesleyan University; each received $500 for a scholarship.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Frank O White Jr and Susan Schapiro as trustees.

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Frank O. White Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $2K (2020) → $2K (2025)

  • Susan Schapiro

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $2K (2020) → $2K (2025)

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

Frank O White Jr — Trustee: $2KFrank O White JrTrustee$2KSusan Schapiro — Trustee: $2KSusan SchapiroTrustee$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Frank O White Jr (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable

How much does Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable give each year?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable gave $9K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 29 grants.

What is Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's typical grant size?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable give grants?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (2 grants).

Does Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).

Who are Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's largest grantees?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Anthonylemoyne College ($500), Arquiettcolgate University ($500) and Cotterbinghamton University ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable reported $382K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable fund?

The foundation’s 2024 filing lists scholarships and grants as direct charitable activities. The listed 2025 grants were scholarships to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable?

The foundation’s 2024 filing says to use the attached application form and lists Susan Schapiro as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's EIN?

Grove W and Agnes M Hinman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7194828. 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 September 2026.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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