The Triangle Fund
The Triangle Fund is a private foundation based in Corning, New York. It supports programs that foster relationships among families, schools, and communities and provide opportunities and nurturing environments for disadvantaged youth in Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties.
The Triangle Fund at a glance
In short: The Triangle Fund gave $350K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,157
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,295
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,185,383
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Triangle Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing says proposals should respond to the Foundation’s request for proposals. Applicants are directed to contact the director by email or telephone for further details. The filing states that funds are available to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt youth organizations, schools, and school programs whose missions align with the Triangle Fund.
- Review Cycle
- May 1. This date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Pam Noviello Co Triangle Fund
Mailing address: 80 E Market Street Suite 202, Corning, NY 14830
Phone: (607) 346-4453
Email: director@trianglefund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Triangle Fund
Who The Triangle Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Proaction of Steuben and Yates Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 126 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The Triangle Fund Grant program description identifies Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties as its service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Triangle Fund open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $259K (2022) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Proaction of Steuben and Yates Inc Bath, NY | Bath and Hornell Youth Center, Youth Empowerment Program, Summer Experience, General Support | $35,360 |
| Hornell Area Concern for Youth Inc Hornell, NY | General Operating, Summer Experience, Leadership training | $32,825 |
| Horseheads Family Resouce Center Horseheads, NY | Family Resource Center; Tech improvements | $19,500 |
| Southside Community Center Elmira, NY | Empowerment through enrichment program, Transportation assistance, Leadership training, General Support | $17,790 |
| Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY | Challenge Program, Glassmaking Program, Trama informed training | $16,000 |
| Friends of Addison Youth Center Inc Addison, NY | General Operating, Summer Experience | $15,600 |
| YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers Elmira, NY | Kids World Program, Technology Needs | $15,500 |
| Family Service Society Inc Corning, NY | Laura R. Houghton Youth Center, Summer Experience | $15,300 |
| Salvation Army Corning Corning, NY | Youth Center, Summer Experience | $15,300 |
| Bradford Central School District Bradford, NY | Full Steam Ahead Program | $13,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,185,383 | $1,306,339 | $545,500 | $350,157 | 31 | $449,307 | $1,016,075 | $446,984 |
| 2023 | $7,512,118 | $301,403 | $481,430 | $308,452 | 27 | $387,495 | $104,067 | $398,227 |
| 2022 | $7,734,358 | $-56,401 | $403,322 | $258,552 | 24 | $340,105 | $84,348 | $340,057 |
| 2021 | $6,211,119 | $395,509 | $432,513 | $293,541 | 24 | $366,170 | $182,718 | $342,095 |
| 2020 | $6,283,288 | $1,081,274 | $493,604 | $324,790 | 20 | — | $886,048 | $282,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Triangle Fund reported a distributable amount of $447K for 2024 — 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 fund’s stated mission is to support collaborative relationships among families, schools, and communities and opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Its program description includes positive youth development and leadership, creative and cultural activities, nutrition, educational achievement, workforce preparation, and support services.
Its 2024 grants included youth centers and summer programs, family resource centers, arts and cultural activities, and technology improvements. The grantees describe a range of related work: for example, Family Service Society says it provides counseling and community services to help individuals and families address challenges, while the Regional Science and Discovery Center says it engages students in experimental science, math, and technology programs that augment classroom curricula. Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center describes its work as providing family-development information and resources in a supportive, child-centered community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 31 grants totaling $350,157. Grants ranged from $200 to $35,360, with a median of $10,000. The Triangle Fund Grant is listed with awards of $5,000–$15,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $35,360 to ProAction of Steuben and Yates for youth-center and youth-empowerment activities; $32,825 to Hornell Area Concern for Youth for general operating support, summer experience, and leadership training; and $19,500 to Horseheads Family Resource Center for its center and technology improvements. Other awards included $17,790 to Southside Community Center for enrichment, transportation assistance, leadership training, and general support; $16,000 to Corning Museum of Glass for youth and glassmaking programs; and $15,600 to Friends of Addison Youth Center for general operating support and summer experience.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert W. Houghton as president, Nina B. Houghton as vice president, and Joanne C. Houghton as treasurer. Directors listed are James D. Houghton, Macy A. McGinness, Amory Houghton III, Megan H. Mowbray, Tessa M. Emery, S. Katherine Bolster-Houghton, and Carrie Bolster.
The Triangle Fund is led by Robert W. Houghton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. Houghton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amory Houghton III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Houghton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Macy A. McGinness
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan H Mowbray
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Grayson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hallenbeck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tessa M Emery
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Bolster
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Katherine Bolster-Houghton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne C Houghton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina B. Houghton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McNeill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carrie Bolster Houghton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah K. Bolster-Houghton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Fuller (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Triangle Fund
How much does The Triangle Fund give each year?
The Triangle Fund gave $350K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 27 grants.
What is The Triangle Fund's typical grant size?
The Triangle Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,295, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Triangle Fund that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Triangle Fund give grants?
The Triangle Fund gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (9 grants), Corning, NY (8 grants), Bath, NY (3 grants) and Painted Post, NY (2 grants).
Does The Triangle Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of The Triangle Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Triangle Fund's largest grantees?
The Triangle Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Proaction of Steuben and Yates Inc ($35,360), Hornell Area Concern for Youth Inc ($32,825) and Horseheads Family Resouce Center ($19,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Triangle Fund?
The Triangle Fund reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $449K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Triangle Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to support collaborative relationships among families, schools, and communities and opportunities for disadvantaged youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Triangle Fund?
The filing says proposals should respond to the Foundation’s request for proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Triangle Fund's EIN?
The Triangle Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1591261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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