The Scriven Foundation
The Scriven Foundation is a public charity based in New York, New York. Formed in 1975, it states that it supports Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and other charitable entities in Otsego County, New York. Its 2024 filing describes contributions to Otsego County-based charities and support for the hospital.
The Scriven Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scriven Foundation gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,048,500
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,081
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,500
- Total assets
- $248,793,323
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Scriven Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: One Rockefeller Plaza 31, New York, NY 10020-2102
Phone: (212) 977-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scriven Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Springbrook ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 164 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is Otsego County, New York. Its 2024 filing reported that all grant dollars went to New York recipients, including organizations in Oneonta and Cooperstown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Scriven Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $45K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $37.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Oneonta, NY | General Support and Wellness Clinic | $300,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, NY | Cooperstown Getaway Program | $215,000 |
| Otsego Land Trust Inc Cooperstown, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Otsego County Conservation Association Cooperstown, NY | General Support | $175,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA Cooperstown, NY | General Support and Volunteer Coordinator | $150,000 |
| Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship Inc Oneonta, NY | General Support | $105,000 |
| Otsego 2000 Cooperstown, NY | General support, support for glimmerglass film days, and otsego outdoors | $95,000 |
| Hyde Hall Inc Cooperstown, NY | Support for executive director's salary, benefits, and fringe costs | $80,000 |
| Leaf Inc Oneonta, NY | General Support | $80,000 |
| Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc (DBA Helios Care) Oneonta, NY | Staff Recruitment | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,793,323 | $19,854,023 | $4,674,524 | $2,048,500 | 31 | $19,854,023 |
| 2023 | $254,071,305 | $100,170 | $39,933,223 | $36,958,738 | 33 | $100,170 |
| 2022 | $260,391,796 | $38,874,140 | $11,418,020 | $8,545,448 | 32 | $38,874,140 |
| 2021 | $280,688,759 | $15,255,528 | $17,169,522 | $14,349,708 | 34 | $15,255,528 |
| 2020 | $262,576,806 | $13,644,118 | $4,490,061 | $1,857,025 | 34 | $13,644,118 |
| 2019 | $250,247,125 | $6,574,365 | $20,417,798 | $17,906,480 | 38 | $6,574,365 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, and other charitable entities in Otsego County, New York.” Its filing says grants are also made to charitable organizations conducting their principal activities within Otsego County.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Springbrook describes its work as serving people with special needs; Otsego Land Trust says it conserves the region’s woodlands, farmlands, and waters; and Otsego County Conservation says it promotes the enjoyment and sustainable use of the county’s natural resources. The Cooperstown Food Pantry describes its mission as addressing poverty and hunger in Otsego County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $2,048,500. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $44,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
The largest awards included $300,000 to Springbrook for general support and its wellness clinic; $215,000 to Fenimore Art Museum for the Cooperstown Getaway Program; $200,000 to Otsego Land Trust for general support; $175,000 to Otsego County Conservation Association for general support; and $150,000 to Susquehanna SPCA for general support and a volunteer coordinator. Other notable grants included $105,000 to the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship for general support; $95,000 to Otsego 2000 for general support and support for Glimmerglass Film Days and Otsego Outdoors; and $80,000 to Hyde Hall for its executive director’s salary, benefits, and fringe costs.
The foundation also awarded $80,000 to LEAF Inc. for general support, $75,000 to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care (DBA Helios Care) for staff recruitment, $60,000 to Cooperstown Art Association for general support, and $60,000 to Cooperstown Food Pantry for its executive director’s salary and benefits and a holiday matching grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane F. Clark as president and director; Stephen M. Duff as vice president and director; Kevin S. Moore as treasurer; and Douglas B. Bauer as secretary. Other directors listed are Terry T. Fulmer, Edward Gozigian, Charles B. Kieler, J. Michael Moffat, Gates Helms Hawn, and James K. Patrick.
The Scriven Foundation is led by Jane F. Clark, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane F. Clark
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles B. Kieler
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Gozigian Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael Moffat
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Patrick
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Duff
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry T. Fulmer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gates Helms Hawn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin S. Moore
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Fasano Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas B. Bauer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Henry F. C. Weil MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Barnes (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Richard C. Vanison (2019–2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Scriven Foundation
How much does The Scriven Foundation give each year?
The Scriven Foundation gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $37.0M across 33 grants.
What is The Scriven Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scriven Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $44,500, and its average grant was $66,081, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scriven Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Scriven Foundation give grants?
The Scriven Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cooperstown, NY (15 grants) and Oneonta, NY (9 grants).
Does The Scriven Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of The Scriven Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Scriven Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scriven Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Springbrook ($300,000), Fenimore Art Museum ($215,000) and Otsego Land Trust Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scriven Foundation?
The Scriven Foundation reported $248.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.9M.
What does The Scriven Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, and other charitable entities in Otsego County, New York.” Its filing says grants are also made to charitable organizations conducting their principal activities within Otsego County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scriven Foundation?
The Scriven Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Scriven Foundation's EIN?
The Scriven Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2865735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scriven Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scriven-foundation-morg_b05d5faf637741159ae9043139917f7e
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