The Nycm Foundation
The Nycm Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmeston, New York. In filing year 2025, it reported 104 grants totaling $403,055 to organizations in New York and other states.
The Nycm Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nycm Foundation gave $403K across 104 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $403,055
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 104
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,876
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $78,066
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (34 of 98, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 The Nycm Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to send a written letter describing the charitable endeavor for consideration. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Not applicable.
- Deadline
- Not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeremy Robinson
Mailing address: 1899 Central Plaza East Edmeston Ny, 13335, Edmeston, NY 13335
Phone: (607) 965-2578
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nycm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Bassett ($55K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
497 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 493 grants of 497 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Maryland, 3% to Illinois, and 1% each to Massachusetts and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nycm Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 34 of 98 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $347K (2020) to $413K (2022). In 2025 it made 104 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bassett Cooperstown, NY | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| American Heart Association Hagerstown, MD | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Foundation Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $33,250 |
| Community Cupboard Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| United Way of Mid Rural NY Norwich, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Oneonta Boys & Girls Club Oneonta, NY | General Purpose | $12,850 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Helios Care Oneonta, NY | General Purpose | $11,620 |
| 4 Towns Forward Sidney, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Chenango County Treasurer Norwich, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,066 | $409,160 | $334,387 | $403,055 | 104 | $403,055 | $11,190 |
| 2024 | $75,793 | $410,234 | $297,243 | $389,493 | 109 | $389,493 | $10,277 |
| 2023 | $57,802 | $401,594 | $532,326 | $399,876 | 85 | $339,876 | $12,253 |
| 2022 | $58,534 | $401,250 | $416,023 | $412,973 | 118 | $412,973 | $12,898 |
| 2021 | $73,307 | $401,385 | $350,463 | $348,913 | 81 | $348,913 | $9,214 |
| 2020 | $22,385 | $352,509 | $361,342 | $346,655 | 129 | — | $5,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nycm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 foundation mission is stated in the provided information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Pathfinder Village Foundation says its primary mission is to support Pathfinder Village in promoting an environment that respects individuals and supports lives of value and independence. Hospice & Palliative Care says it provides end-of-life care, bereavement counseling, and spiritual services to patients and families in several New York counties. Chenango County SPCA describes work to care for homeless and surrendered animals, promote humane treatment, and prevent cruelty. Edmeston Free Library says it provides community access to learning, community-building, and cultural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 104 grants totaling $403,055. Grants ranged from $50 to $55,000, with a median grant of $1,125.
The largest reported grants included Friends of Bassett in Cooperstown, New York ($55,000); American Heart Association in Hagerstown, Maryland ($40,000); Pathfinder Village Foundation in Edmeston, New York ($33,250); Community Cupboard in Edmeston, New York ($30,000); and United Way of Mid Rural NY in Norwich, New York ($25,000). Each was listed for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeremy J. Robinson as president, Cheryl L. Robinson as vice president, Mike A. Perrino as treasurer, and John E. Holdorf as secretary. It also lists Albert Pylinski Jr. and V. Daniel Robinson II as directors.
The Nycm Foundation is led by Jeremy J. Robinson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeremy J. Robinson
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Pylinski Jr.
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
V. Daniel Robinson II
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Holdorf
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike A. Perrino
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vanness D. Robinson (2020) — Secretary
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 The Nycm Foundation
How much does The Nycm Foundation give each year?
The Nycm Foundation gave $403K across 104 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $389K across 109 grants.
What is The Nycm Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nycm Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,125, and its average grant was $3,876, across 104 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nycm Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Nycm Foundation give grants?
The Nycm Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oneonta, NY (11 grants), Edmeston, NY (9 grants), Norwich, NY (8 grants) and Cooperstown, NY (6 grants).
Does The Nycm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Nycm Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (78 of 104) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (26 grants).
Who are The Nycm Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nycm Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Bassett ($55,000), American Heart Association ($40,000) and Pathfinder Village Foundation ($33,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($6,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nycm Foundation?
The Nycm Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nycm Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the provided information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nycm Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says to send a written letter describing the charitable endeavor for consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nycm Foundation's EIN?
The Nycm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1183132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nycm Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nycm-foundation-morg_5fc05e7988384c1c9cb6948ee1d27eca
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