Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust
The Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. It provides grants to qualifying organizations for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, and other purposes.
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust gave $129K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,100
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,899
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,172,031
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (11 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact NBT Bank and submit a pregrant inquiry form or letter that includes the applicant’s tax classification and the purpose for which the funds will be used. The filing states that the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Nbt Bank
Mailing address: 52 South 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 Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercersburg Academy ($18K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 243 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 72% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (14%), Connecticut (7%), Tennessee (2%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 66 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $545; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $146K (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA | Annual FD | $18,300 |
| Golden Foundation New Berlin, NY | General | $9,100 |
| Chenango Memorial Hosp Norwich, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Chenango Valley Home Norwich, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Norwich YMCA Norwich, NY | Scholarship FD | $5,250 |
| Chenango Blues Assoc Norwich, NY | Blues Fest | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Various Norwich, NY | General | $3,900 |
| Wilton Library Assocation Wilton, CT | General | $3,750 |
| St Bartholomew Roman Catholic Churc Norwich, NY | General | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,172,031 | $243,272 | $136,548 | $129,100 | 68 | $129,100 | $243,272 | $138,019 |
| 2024 | $2,078,309 | $142,207 | $152,268 | $145,750 | 54 | $145,750 | $142,207 | $130,552 |
| 2023 | $2,075,410 | $62,306 | $148,582 | $137,750 | 44 | $137,750 | $62,306 | $120,213 |
| 2022 | $2,161,686 | $243,258 | $114,558 | $107,300 | 41 | $107,300 | $239,390 | $122,479 |
| 2021 | $2,032,986 | $233,932 | $127,858 | $112,300 | 36 | $112,300 | $229,941 | $128,173 |
| 2020 | $1,927,479 | $378,768 | $118,502 | $110,550 | 49 | — | $375,246 | $114,972 |
| 2019 | $1,667,213 | $125,325 | $147,477 | $131,050 | 51 | — | $115,524 | $106,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $138K 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
The trust’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to qualifying organizations for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, and related purposes.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Northeast Classic Car Museum describes its work as providing educational exhibits about vehicles and transportation; the Chenango County Historical Society says it preserves and presents local heritage; and Special Olympics New York describes its mission as providing athletic instruction and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Other 2025 recipients included universities, a college, and a performing arts organization.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 68 grants totaling $129,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $18,300, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $18,300 to Mercersburg Academy for its annual fund; $9,100 to Golden Foundation for general purposes; $7,500 each to Chenango Memorial Hospital and Chenango Valley Home for general purposes; and $5,250 to Norwich YMCA for a scholarship fund. Other awards included $4,000 to Chenango Blues Association for a blues festival and $3,500 to Northeast Classic Car Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists NBT Bank, Peter Flanagan, Stephen Flanagan, Timothy Flanagan, Patrik Flanagan, William Flanagan, Thomas M. Flanagan, and David Flanagan as co-trustees.
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas M Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrik Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephen Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Timothy Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
William Flanagan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust
How much does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust give each year?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust gave $129K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 54 grants.
What is Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,899, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust that year got $545 on average.
Where does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust give grants?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (25 grants), Syracuse, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Wilton, CT (2 grants).
Does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Mercersburg Academy ($18,300), Golden Foundation ($9,100) and Chenango Memorial Hosp ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to qualifying organizations for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, and related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact NBT Bank and submit a pregrant inquiry form or letter that includes the applicant’s tax classification and the purpose for which the funds will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6043564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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