Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Norwich, NY EIN: 22-2321048

Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $18K.

Key facts about Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust

EIN: 22-2321048
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $20,043
Grants made (2025): 5
Average grant: $4,009
Median grant: $2,359
Total assets: $360,902
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust's 5 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (3 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$361K

-0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+1.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+1.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $20K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

NorwichBinghamtonCiceroSyracuseIthaca

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$360,902	$363,940	$370,981
Revenue	$22,019	$16,926	$14,256
Expenses	$25,010	$23,968	$26,883
Qualifying Distributions	$21,245	$20,835	$23,379
Net Investment Income	$18,448	$13,785	$11,071
Distributable Amount	$21,053	$20,039	$19,675

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Emmanuel Episcopal Church ($11,789), Chenango Memorial Hospital ($3,537), Norwich YMCA ($2,359).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Norwich, NY	RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL WORK	$11,789
CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Norwich, NY	PEDIATRICS DEPT	$3,537
NORWICH YMCA Norwich, NY	MEMBERSHIP FOR DESERVING	$2,359
BADEN-POWELL COUNCIL INC Binghamton, NY	SUMMER CAMP	$1,179
GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS Syracuse, NY	SUMMER CAMP	$1,179

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NBT Bank NA	Trustee	1	$3,718

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust?

As of 2025, Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust holds $361K in total assets with $22K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $20K in 2025.

Where does Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust operate?

Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust has awarded grants in New York.

What size grants does Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust awarded 5 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust's EIN?

Oliver W Benedict Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2321048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.