Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, wildlife conservation, environmental, and animal welfare organizations.
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,999
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,909
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,909
- Total assets
- $465,063
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Nbt Bank Na 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-6136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston University ($3K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (55%), Virginia (18%), Massachusetts (9%), the District of Columbia (9%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $36K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| United Methodist Church Oxford, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| Chenango SPCA Norwich, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| Laboratory of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| The Humane Society Of The US Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| The Nature Conservancy Inc Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
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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 | $465,063 | $33,975 | $43,113 | $31,999 | 11 | $34,340 | $25,355 | $36,097 |
| 2024 | $474,234 | $35,274 | $46,173 | $34,760 | 11 | $37,192 | $27,125 | $34,447 |
| 2023 | $485,166 | $49,519 | $42,696 | $33,600 | 12 | $34,549 | $40,930 | $32,954 |
| 2022 | $478,380 | $27,952 | $47,244 | $36,000 | 12 | $37,727 | $19,682 | $35,503 |
| 2021 | $497,839 | $77,209 | $42,087 | $30,576 | 12 | — | $68,260 | $37,563 |
| 2020 | $462,723 | $38,402 | $41,067 | $30,996 | 12 | — | $30,571 | $32,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, the United Methodist Church describes its work as weekly worship, Bible studies, community suppers, and mission support. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. The National Audubon Society says it works toward a future where birds thrive across the Americas, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work as addressing environmental issues through science, policy, education, and wildlife rehabilitation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $31,999. Each grant was $2,909. Recipients included Boston University, the United Methodist Church, the National Audubon Society, The Fresh Air Fund, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Chenango SPCA, the Laboratory of Ornithology, the National Wildlife Federation, the Humane Society of the United States, The Nature Conservancy, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida; each received $2,909 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
NBT BANK NA is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust
How much does Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust give each year?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 11 grants.
What is Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,909, and its average grant was $2,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust give grants?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Boston University ($2,909), United Methodist Church ($2,909) and National Audubon Society Inc ($2,909), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust reported $465K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, the United Methodist Church describes its work as weekly worship, Bible studies, community suppers, and mission support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6429714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hazel L Wilbur Charitable Trust 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 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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