Panosian Family Foundation Inc
Panosian Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elmira, New York. Its 2025 grants went primarily to New York organizations, including churches, schools, and other charitable organizations.
Panosian Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Panosian Family Foundation Inc gave $74K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,000
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,467
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,487,398
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Panosian Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 N Main St Suite 3, Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: (607) 737-5280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Panosian Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc ($9K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Panosian Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $50K (2020) to $96K (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc Horseheads, NY | Gifts for spiritual care today agenda & christian service fund | $9,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Horseheads, NY | Gift for Operations | $8,500 |
| Family Life Network Bath, NY | Gift for spiritual care today agenda & radio operations | $4,000 |
| Notre Dame High School Elmira, NY | Gift for Operations | $4,000 |
| Pine City United Methodist Church Pine City, NY | Gift for Operations | $4,000 |
| St Mary Our Mother School Horseheads, NY | Gift for Operations | $4,000 |
| United Baptist Church Elmira, NY | Gift for Operations | $4,000 |
| Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Elmira, NY | Gift for Operations | $3,500 |
| Victory Highway Wesleyan Church - Painted Post Painted Post, NY | Gift for Operations | $3,500 |
| Salvation Army Elmira, NY | Gift for Operations | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,487,398 | $102,473 | $89,308 | $74,000 | 30 | $74,000 | $74,107 | $79,781 |
| 2024 | $1,474,233 | $234,958 | $104,965 | $95,500 | 42 | $95,500 | $225,743 | $69,936 |
| 2023 | $1,344,240 | $13,495 | $95,452 | $87,000 | 40 | $87,000 | $29,250 | $68,724 |
| 2022 | $1,426,197 | $440,884 | $82,061 | $70,500 | 34 | $70,500 | $35,296 | $62,941 |
| 2021 | $1,067,374 | $263,811 | $69,081 | $60,000 | 36 | $60,000 | $196,828 | $53,354 |
| 2020 | $872,644 | $151,204 | $56,065 | $50,000 | 32 | — | $95,569 | $47,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Panosian Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and initiatives, school operations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Arnot Ogden Medical Center describes its mission as partnering with people to support their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Elmira College describes its mission as providing a liberal-arts-based learning environment focused on student growth, community service, and global engagement. Each received $1,000 in 2025.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $74,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $9,000 to Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc. for its “Spiritual Care Today” agenda and Christian Service Fund; $8,500 to First United Methodist Church for operations; and $4,000 each to Family Life Network, Notre Dame High School, Pine City United Methodist Church, St Mary Our Mother School, and United Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan P Frisbie as president; Daniel P Panosian as secretary/treasurer; and David M Panosian and Ronald N Panosian as directors.
Panosian Family Foundation Inc is led by Susan P. Frisbie, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan P. Frisbie
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M. Panosian
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald N. Panosian
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Panosian
Sctry & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lucille A. Panosian (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Panosian Family Foundation Inc
How much does Panosian Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc gave $74K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $96K across 42 grants.
What is Panosian Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,467, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Panosian Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (17 grants), Horseheads, NY (4 grants) and Pine City, NY (2 grants).
Does Panosian Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Panosian Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift for Operations" (22 grants) and "Gift for Spiritual Care Today Agenda" (5 grants).
Who are Panosian Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc ($9,000), First United Methodist Church ($8,500) and Family Life Network ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Panosian Family Foundation Inc?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (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 Panosian Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and initiatives, school operations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Panosian Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Panosian Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Panosian Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1487436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Panosian Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Panosian Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/panosian-family-foundation-inc-morg_3c8dec75a7c149a88a0ea894feed5051
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