The Greater Norwich Foundation
The Greater Norwich Foundation is a private foundation established in 1965, based in Norwich, New York. It operates as a family foundation focused on providing financial support to local and regional organizations and individuals through grants and scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$567K
+27.9% YoY
Grant Count
46
+2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports organizations in the following areas:
- Education
- Health and medical services
- Community health
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation primarily funds scholarships, general operating support, and general support for nonprofits.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with a strong emphasis on the local Norwich, New York area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total assets: $7,340,209
- Total revenues: $829,902
- Total expenses: $497,894
- Total giving: $567,169
Historical Data (2022):
- Assets: approximately $12 million
- Distributions: $579,000
- Contributions: $1.3 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,663,173 | $7,340,209 | $7,006,973 |
| Revenue | $968,913 | $829,902 | $1,507,541 |
| Expenses | $644,553 | $497,894 | $625,368 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $574,868 | $450,455 | $578,931 |
| Net Investment Income | $841,812 | $720,711 | $235,273 |
| Distributable Amount | $674,375 | $600,610 | $530,799 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of trustees:
- James I. Dunne (Co-Trustee - Chairman)
- James A. Hoy (Co-Trustee)
- Peter V. Smith (Co-Trustee)
- Thomas C. Emerson, Esq. (Co-Trustee)
- Frederic B. Miers (Co-Trustee)
- Patricia M. Smith (Co-Trustee)
- Patrick Flanagan (Co-Trustee)
- Linda T. Palmatier (Co-Trustee)
- NBT Bank NA (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $54,486 |
| JAMES I DUNNE | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES A HOY | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER V SMITH | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS C EMERSON ESQ | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA M SMITH | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK FLANAGAN | COTRUSTEE - CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LINDA T PALMATIER | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF EATON | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively support local initiatives, including:
The Evening Sun | Greater Norwich Foundation Offers Scholarships To LocalScholarship programs for local students
The Evening Sun | Greater Norwich Foundation Offers Scholarships To LocalProject PEACE grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 for Norwich-area organizations
Norwich groups can apply now for $5k\u2013$30k Project PEACE grantsSupport for community health and wellness initiatives through partnerships with local hospitals and health organizations
Contact Information
Address: C/O NBT Bank NA 52 S Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815
Telephone: 607-337-6136
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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