The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on local improvements, human services, arts and culture, and community programs.
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito at a glance
In short: The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito gave $615K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $615,331
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,952
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $17,896,257
- +14.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito
- 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: PO Box 550, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 334-9090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation ($260K). Together the top 10 received $578K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 71 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York. Listed recipients included organizations in Norwich and Greene.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2019) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $615K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation Norwich, NY | Parks master plan, st lights, curb appeal, s broad st park | $260,000 |
| Norwich Business Improvement District Norwich, NY | Downtown Revitalization | $60,000 |
| Church of St Bartholomew Norwich, NY | Replace Boiler, Sidewalk Replacement | $54,000 |
| Broad Street United Methodist Church Norwich, NY | Roof Repair | $50,000 |
| The Impact Project Greene, NY | Home Improvement Projects to Benefit the Impact Project | $45,000 |
| Aunt Mary's House Norwich, NY | House Operations | $31,274 |
| Chenango County Blues Society Norwich, NY | Thursday Concert Series | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chenango County Norwich, NY | Food for Food Pantry | $24,000 |
| Chenango Greenway Conservancy Norwich, NY | Improve Stone Quarry Trail | $15,000 |
| Chip Inc Norwich, NY | Replace Gas Boiler | $13,507 |
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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 | $17,896,257 | $923,615 | $777,313 | $615,331 | 14 | $639,570 | $799,859 | $829,610 |
| 2024 | $15,579,197 | $1,307,821 | $723,154 | $578,939 | 13 | $596,234 | $1,198,307 | $788,491 |
| 2023 | $14,983,875 | $294,384 | $1,074,692 | $914,478 | 12 | $941,289 | $447,670 | $735,557 |
| 2022 | $15,776,918 | $109,598 | $1,010,347 | $830,734 | 17 | $830,734 | $471,696 | $788,294 |
| 2021 | $16,673,176 | $1,378,312 | $1,207,320 | $1,060,324 | 15 | $1,060,324 | $1,241,983 | $856,076 |
| 2020 | $16,503,884 | $4,098,121 | $767,833 | $643,500 | 13 | — | $522,790 | $703,821 |
| 2019 | $13,169,627 | $13,550,476 | $407,611 | $400,000 | 1 | — | $382,683 | $270,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito reported a distributable amount of $830K 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 included support for downtown revitalization, parks and trails, building repairs, food pantry supplies, a teen program, and an arts festival.
Among the 2025 grantees, The Impact Project describes its mission as improving and rehabilitating homes for low-income people with disabilities and helping them access their homes. Aunt Mary’s House describes its mission as providing a safe haven and resources for pregnant and parenting mothers seeking self-sufficiency. Chenango Greenway Conservancy describes its mission as conserving and enhancing public access to trails and green space in Chenango County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $615,331. The median grant was $24,500; grants ranged from $5,000 to $260,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $260,000 to Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation for a parks master plan, street lights, curb appeal, and South Broad Street Park; $60,000 to Norwich Business Improvement District for downtown revitalization; $54,000 to Church of St Bartholomew for a boiler and sidewalk replacement; and $50,000 to Broad Street United Methodist Church for roof repair. Other grants included $45,000 to The Impact Project, $31,274 to Aunt Mary’s House, and $25,000 to Chenango County Blues Society for its Thursday concert series.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Runyon is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito is led by Richard Runyon, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Runyon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $34K (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 $34K, to Richard Runyon (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito
How much does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito give each year?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito gave $615K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $579K across 13 grants.
What is The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's typical grant size?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's median grant in 2025 was $24,500, and its average grant was $43,952, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito give grants?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (11 grants).
Does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's largest grantees?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's largest 2025 grantees include Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation ($260,000), Norwich Business Improvement District ($60,000) and Church of St Bartholomew ($54,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $640K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830K (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 The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for downtown revitalization, parks and trails, building repairs, food pantry supplies, a teen program, and an arts festival. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito?
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 The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's EIN?
The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1577124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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