Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn
The Miller S. & Adelaide S. Gaffney Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Binghamton, New York, established in 1968 and granted tax-exempt status in June 1969. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting diverse nonprofit initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$406K
-14.4% YoY
Grant Count
59
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-12.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes and community initiatives, with primary areas of interest including:
- Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education)
- Health (in-patient medical care, hospital care)
- Human Services (social services, humanitarian aid)
- Arts and Culture (museums and cultural organizations)
- Religion (Christian organizations)
- Youth Development
- Support for Adults and Older Adults
The foundation also supports philanthropic infrastructure, including foundations and nonprofits themselves.
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated application deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states, with a strong concentration in New York:
- 77% of grants remain in New York, particularly in Broome County
- Other significant funding states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida
- Additional states receiving support include California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,617,255
- Total Annual Giving: $473,500
- Annual Revenue: $273,462
- Annual Expenses: $494,000
- Total Liabilities: $380
Grant Distribution by Category (Historical):
- Social & Human Services: 26%
- Education: 26%
- Arts & Culture: 20%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,082,089 | $3,617,255 | $3,837,324 |
| Revenue | $895,007 | $273,462 | $163,517 |
| Expenses | $439,077 | $493,911 | $436,469 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $408,846 | $476,756 | $421,101 |
| Net Investment Income | $876,966 | $260,148 | $182,676 |
| Distributable Amount | $428,099 | $398,160 | $401,794 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Philip W. Gaffney – Chairman
- Jennifer G Oken – Trustee
- Kathleen Gaffney – Trustee
- Lawrence C Anderson – Secretary
- Douglas R Johnson – Trustee
- Jeffrey T Gaffney – Vice Chairman
- David Miller Gaffney – Trustee
- Brooke C Redmond – Director
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP W GAFFNEY | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| LAWRENCE C ANDERSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| DAVID MILLER GAFFNEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JEFFREY T GAFFNEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BROOKE C REDMOND | VICE CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| DOUGLAS R JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHLEEN GAFFNEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JENNIFER G OKEN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Miller S And Adelaide S Gaffney Foundation PO Box 1522 Elmira, New York 14902
Phone: 607-737-3896
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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