The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito

Foundation · Grantmaker Norwich, NY EIN: 16-1577124

The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and based in Norwich, New York. The foundation is supported by the Estate of Frederick B Mirabito and operates as a grantmaking organization focused on community development and charitable causes.

Key facts about The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito

EIN: 16-1577124
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $578,939
Grants made (2024): 13
Average grant: $44,534
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024)
Total assets: $15,579,197
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito's 13 itemized 2024 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (9 grants). None of its 13 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito open to new grantees?

31%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $58K. How we count

Medians: $14K first-time, $33K repeat.

54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.6M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$579K

-36.7% YoY

Grant Count

+8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

-41.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito reported a distributable amount of $788K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community and economic development

Grantmaking

The foundation funds its grantmaking through investment earnings.

Grant Range

$2,000–$575,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a particular emphasis on the Norwich, New York community.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $579K (100%)

Share of all 13 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

NorwichGreeneBinghamtonOxfordSherburneCamillusNew BerlinVestal

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $15,579,197
Total Revenues: $1,307,821
Total Expenses: $723,154
Total Giving: $578,939

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $16,000,000 (approximately)
Total Distributions: $914,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,579,197	$15,133,678	$15,776,918
Revenue	$1,307,821	$8,518	$109,598
Expenses	$723,154	$1,054,231	$1,010,347
Qualifying Distributions	$596,234	$914,478	$830,734
Net Investment Income	$1,198,307	$431,180	$471,696
Distributable Amount	$788,491	$735,787	$788,294

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

70 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation ($254,200), Broad Street United Methodist Church ($100,000), The Impact Project ($45,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORWICH BUILDING TOMORROW FOUNDATION Norwich, NY	CURB APPEAL PROGRAM, FAIR GROUND RV SITES, SOUTH BROAD STREET PARK, MUSEUMS AND MORE CELEBRATION	$254,200
BROAD STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Norwich, NY	RENOVATIONS TO CHURCH	$100,000
THE IMPACT PROJECT Greene, NY	PROJECTS TO BENEFIT THE IMPACT PROJECT	$45,000
CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Norwich, NY	PARENTING, PROGRAMMING, CLASSES, AND GIRLS ON THE RUN	$33,200
CHURCH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW Norwich, NY	INSTALLATION OF RUBBER ROOF AND PAINT OF INTERIOR OF CHURCH.	$32,840
AUNT MARY'S HOUSE Norwich, NY	RENOVATIONS	$25,000
CHENANGO COUNTY BLUES ASSOCIATION Norwich, NY	THURSDAY CONCERT SERIES	$20,000
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF CHENANGO COUNTY Norwich, NY	PURCHASE FOOD	$15,000
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOME COUNTY Binghamton, NY	PURCHASE VAN	$14,199
PROMOTE OXFORD NOW INC Oxford, NY	HOUSING PROJECT	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Richard Runyon - Trustee (6 hours per week, $41,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Richard Runyon	Trustee	6	$27,052

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community and economic development

How do I apply for a grant from The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 13 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $578,939 (2024) • Grant range: $2,000–$575,000 • Median grant: $31,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Norwich Building Tomorrow Foundation: $254,200 (Curb Appeal Program, Fair Ground RV Sites, South Broad Street Park, Museums and More Celebration) • The Impact Project: $45,000 (Projects to Benefit the Impact Project) • The Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich: $33,200 (Parenting, Programming, Classes, and Girls on the Run) • Pop Warn…

Where does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a particular emphasis on the Norwich, New York community.

What size grants does The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito award?

In 2024, The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito awarded 13 grants totaling $579K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Frederick B and Ramona E Mirabito reported a distributable amount of $788K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.