Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation
The Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1985 and based in Buffalo, New York. The foundation was created through the estate of Mildred Faulkner Truman, a lifelong resident of Owego, New York, who passed away in 1983. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since May 1986.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$259K
+40.9% YoY
Grant Count
33
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+28.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to fund grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations whose worthwhile projects benefit the residents of Owego, the Owego area, and Tioga County, New York. The foundation accomplishes this mission by encouraging grant requests for:
- Critical needs
- Capital projects
- Seed money for new and special projects or programs
Primary funding focus areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Recent grants have also been awarded to Elmira College for scholarship funds, Tompkins Cortland Community College ($15,000 to support Tioga County students), and the KIND Project.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
** The foundation holds grantmaking meetings in January and June. Application deadlines are:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is geographically limited to Tioga County, New York, with particular emphasis on the Village of Owego and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending August 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,460,000 - $5,647,101
- Total Revenue: $340,459
- Total Expenses: $299,383
- Total Giving: $259,088
- Net Income: $41,076
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,647,101 | $5,464,628 | $5,424,043 |
| Revenue | $572,201 | $340,459 | $192,898 |
| Expenses | $389,832 | $299,383 | $387,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $296,477 | $185,425 | $267,039 |
| Net Investment Income | $483,721 | $226,798 | $78,966 |
| Distributable Amount | $352,083 | $331,395 | $375,842 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST CO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $79,481 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has continued active grantmaking in 2025, with recent awards announced to:
Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Awards Grant to the KIND Project - OwegoElmira College for scholarship funds (August 2025)
Elmira College Again Granted Scholarship Funds From The Mildred FaulknerThe KIND Project (March 2025)
Berkshire Community Association (February 2025)
Berkshire Community Association awarded grant from the Mildred Faulkner TrumanContact Information
- Phone: 607-687-0225
- Website: mftfoundation.net
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240-1504
- EIN: 16-6271201
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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