Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $464K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $30K.
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,938
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,938
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,938
- Total assets
- $463,526
- -0.3% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chenango County Historical Society ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango County Historical Society Norwich, NY | General Operating | $29,938 |
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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 | $463,526 | $35,876 | $37,641 | $29,938 | 1 | $31,915 | $30,413 | $31,438 |
| 2024 | $464,989 | $22,966 | $34,513 | $27,702 | 1 | $29,055 | $17,740 | $29,938 |
| 2023 | $476,968 | $21,412 | $35,272 | $28,912 | 1 | $30,235 | $16,503 | $27,701 |
| 2022 | $490,817 | $20,318 | $38,605 | $31,870 | 1 | $33,214 | $15,273 | $28,912 |
| 2021 | $509,117 | $26,360 | $33,774 | $26,927 | 1 | $28,322 | $21,050 | $31,869 |
| 2020 | $516,633 | $22,265 | $33,431 | $27,554 | 1 | — | $17,482 | $26,926 |
| 2019 | $527,937 | $39,306 | $35,459 | $28,695 | 1 | — | $34,372 | $27,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $6K (2025)
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 $6K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw
How much does Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw give each year?
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
How large is Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw?
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw reported $464K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw operate?
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw has awarded grants in New York.
What is Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw's EIN?
Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6305073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Joseph Letson Charitable Tr Uw funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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