The Greater Norwich Foundation
The Greater Norwich Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. It supports organizations and projects in the Norwich community and surrounding area of Chenango County, with 2026 grants going to recipients working in areas including health care, education, housing, arts and culture, emergency services, and environmental education.
The Greater Norwich Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greater Norwich Foundation gave $740K across 51 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $739,915
- +30.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 51
- +10.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,508
- +17.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,685,507
- +0.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (18 of 42, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Greater Norwich Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists a grant application form and a letter including the applicant’s tax classification, purpose for use of funds, and financials.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 15 for an annual meeting held in May and September 15 for a November meeting. These 2026 cycle dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 15 for an annual meeting held in May and September 15 for a November meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Greater Norwich Fdn
Mailing address: C/O Of Nbt Bank Na 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-6193
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greater Norwich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chenango Valley Home ($200K). Together the top 10 received $546K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($38,820), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 233 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that its geographic restriction is the Norwich, New York community located in Chenango County. In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the filing also reports shares for Connecticut and Florida of 1% each, and North Carolina and West Virginia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Greater Norwich Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 18 of 42 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 52% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2024) to $740K (2026). In 2026 it made 51 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango Valley Home Norwich, NY | Upgrade Fire System | $200,000 |
| Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation Norwich, NY | General Operating | $114,058 |
| Broad Street United Methodist Church Norwich, NY | Roof Project | $50,000 |
| Norwich YMCA Norwich, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Morrisville College Foundation Inc Morrisville, NY | Scholarships and Daycare | $35,000 |
| Norwich Vol Fireman's Assoc Inc Norwich, NY | Purchase New Fire Hose | $30,325 |
| Chenango County Blues Association Norwich, NY | Thursday Concert Series IN | $25,000 |
| The Impact Project Greene, NY | Home Repairs for Low Income | $20,000 |
| LT Warren E Eaton Airport Norwich, NY | To Bring Warbird Thunder to | $16,000 |
| Norwich Theater CO Inc Norwich, NY | Musical Production and Art | $15,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,685,507 | $842,407 | $818,897 | $739,915 | 51 | $747,615 | $678,302 | $711,252 |
| 2025 | $7,663,173 | $968,913 | $644,553 | $567,169 | 46 | $574,868 | $841,812 | $674,375 |
| 2024 | $7,340,209 | $829,902 | $497,894 | $443,377 | 45 | $450,455 | $720,711 | $600,610 |
| 2023 | $7,006,973 | $1,507,541 | $625,368 | $572,350 | 48 | $578,931 | $235,273 | $530,799 |
| 2022 | $6,127,562 | $495,739 | $560,750 | $498,782 | 43 | $505,526 | $418,335 | $555,483 |
| 2021 | $6,196,073 | $695,827 | $543,156 | $495,534 | 53 | — | $619,678 | $479,061 |
| 2020 | $6,044,382 | $903,371 | $516,027 | $472,776 | 52 | — | $474,776 | $448,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greater Norwich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $711K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants included general operating support and project funding, including fire-system and roof upgrades, scholarships and daycare, home repairs for low-income residents, and cultural and educational activities.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation says it provides funds to improve patient care at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Morrisville College Foundation says it supports the educational activities of an individual recipient, including scholarships and college assistance. Chenango County Blues Association says it presents musical events in Chenango County, with an emphasis on American music forms. The Impact Project says it improves and rehabilitates homes for low-income individuals with disabilities and helps make those homes accessible. Friends of Rogers Environmental says it provides educational opportunities to help people understand and protect the natural environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $739,915. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the largest 2026 grants were $200,000 to an individual recipient Home for a fire-system upgrade, $114,058 to Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation for general operating support, $50,000 to Broad Street United Methodist Church for a roof project, and $40,000 to Norwich YMCA for general operating support. Other grants included $35,000 to Morrisville College Foundation for scholarships and daycare, $30,325 to Norwich Volunteer Fireman’s Association for new fire hose, and $20,000 to The Impact Project for home repairs for low-income residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists NBT Bank NA as trustee. Listed co-trustees are James I. Dunne, James A. Hoy, Peter V. Smith, Thomas C. Emerson, Patrick Flanagan, Linda T. Palmatier, and Jeff Eaton. Patrick Flanagan is listed as co-trustee and chairman.
The Greater Norwich Foundation is led by Patrick Flanagan, Cotrustee - Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patrick Flanagan
Cotrustee - Chairman
Cotrustee → Cotrustee - Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$36K (2020) → $56K (2026)
James A. Hoy
Cotrustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James I. Dunne
Cotrustee
Cotrustee - Chairman → Cotrustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda T. Palmatier
Cotrustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter V. Smith
Cotrustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Emerson Esq.
Cotrustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Eaton
Cotrustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Patricia M. Smith (2023–2025) — Cotrustee
- Former: Frederic B. Miers (2020–2023) — Cotrustee
- Former: H. William Smith Jr. (2020–2022) — Cotrustee
- Former: Jane E. Eaton (2020–2022) — Cotrustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $56K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Greater Norwich Foundation
How much does The Greater Norwich Foundation give each year?
The Greater Norwich Foundation gave $740K across 51 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $567K across 46 grants.
What is The Greater Norwich Foundation's typical grant size?
The Greater Norwich Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $14,508, across 51 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Greater Norwich Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Greater Norwich Foundation give grants?
The Greater Norwich Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (19 grants), Albany, NY (3 grants), Binghamton, NY (2 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Greater Norwich Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of The Greater Norwich Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Award" (21 grants) and "Scholarship Awards" (5 grants).
Who are The Greater Norwich Foundation's largest grantees?
The Greater Norwich Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Chenango Valley Home ($200,000), Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation ($114,058) and Broad Street United Methodist Church ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($38,820), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Greater Norwich Foundation?
The Greater Norwich Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $748K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $711K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Greater Norwich Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants included general operating support and project funding, including fire-system and roof upgrades, scholarships and daycare, home repairs for low-income residents, and cultural and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greater Norwich Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Greater Norwich Foundation's EIN?
The Greater Norwich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6064927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Greater Norwich Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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