Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation
The Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlington Flats, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $66,200, including support for organizations in Edmeston and nearby communities.
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation gave $66K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,200
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,413
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,133,477
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 Frank Mullet Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a letter, a 501(c)(3) exemption letter, and a project budget proposal as application materials. It states that there are no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Martha A Winsor
Mailing address: 1114 County Highway 19, Burlington Flats, NY 13315
Phone: (607) 435-8866
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edmeston Free Library ($28K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in New York (99% of grant dollars) and Vermont (1%). Listed New York grantees include organizations in Edmeston, Cooperstown, Walton, and West Edmeston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $475; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $475 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edmeston Free Library Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $27,500 |
| Edmeston Central School Edmeston, NY | ScholarshipsSpanish Club | $15,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Edmeston, NY | Scholarships/MemorialGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA Cooperstown, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Unadilla Community Farm Walton, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Community Cupboard Food Pantry Edmeston, NY | Food Bank | $2,000 |
| Edmeston Pool Edmeston, NY | Lifeguards/Training | $1,500 |
| Edmeston Fire Department Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Edmeston Emergency Squad Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| West Edmeston Fire Department West Edmeston, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,133,477 | $112,978 | $73,079 | $66,200 | 15 | $68,715 | $108,614 | $57,757 |
| 2024 | $1,093,847 | $51,196 | $71,105 | $62,930 | 16 | $65,858 | $53,009 | $53,492 |
| 2023 | $1,107,843 | $-46,527 | $68,170 | $59,042 | 16 | $61,414 | $17,049 | $52,553 |
| 2022 | $1,217,208 | $164,198 | $60,322 | $51,500 | 12 | $51,500 | $164,085 | $57,116 |
| 2021 | $1,107,113 | $841,586 | $38,547 | $30,000 | 9 | — | $53,052 | $42,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a library, a school, a disability-services organization, food access, emergency services, youth programs, and environmental work.
The Edmeston Free Library describes its mission as providing equal community access to resources and services for self-directed and collaborative learning, community building, and cultural enrichment. Pathfinder Village says it promotes a healthy, progressive environment that respects individuals and supports a life of value and independence. Otsego 2000 describes its work as celebrating, protecting, and enhancing the environmental, agricultural, cultural, scenic, and historic significance of the greater Otsego Lake region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $66,200. Grants ranged from $250 to $27,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $27,500 to Edmeston Free Library for general purposes, $15,000 to Edmeston Central School for scholarships and Spanish Club, and $10,000 to Pathfinder Village for scholarships, memorial support, and general support. Other notable grants were $2,000 each to Susquehanna SPCA, Unadilla Community Farm, and Community Cupboard Food Pantry.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter, a 501(c)(3) exemption letter, and a project budget proposal as application materials; it states there are no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha Mullet Winsor as president; John Emerson Mullet as secretary; and James Goddard Mullet as treasurer. It also lists Pam Mullet, Marty Winsor, Ben Strong, Debra Mullet, Ian Mullet, and Sarah Hartman as directors.
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation is led by Martha Mullet Winsor, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Mullet Winsor
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Mullet
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Mullet
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Winsor
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Mullet
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hartman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Strong
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Goddard Mullet
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Emerson Mullet
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Frank Mullet Foundation
How much does Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation give each year?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation gave $66K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 16 grants.
What is Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,413, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation that year got $475 on average.
Where does Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation give grants?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edmeston, NY (10 grants) and Cooperstown, NY (2 grants).
Does Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edmeston Free Library ($27,500), Edmeston Central School ($15,000) and Pathfinder Village ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a library, a school, a disability-services organization, food access, emergency services, youth programs, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists a letter, a 501(c)(3) exemption letter, and a project budget proposal as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2840693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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