Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation
The Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It supports organizations through grants; its 2025 giving included historical societies, emergency services, libraries, churches, colleges, and community organizations in New York.
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation at a glance
In short: Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation gave $259K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,088
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,851
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $5,647,101
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests should be made in writing to MT Trust Company. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mt Trust Company
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Candor Historical Society ($27K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 149 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in New York. Recipients included organizations in Candor, Owego, Spencer, Elmira, Binghamton, an individual recipient, and Waverly.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (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 $184K (2024) to $341K (2021). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Candor Historical Society Candor, NY | General Support | $27,470 |
| Candor Emergency Services Candor, NY | General Support | $22,600 |
| Coburn Free Library Owego, NY | General Support | $18,666 |
| Candor Congregational Church Candor, NY | General Support | $16,157 |
| Empire State Special Need Experience Spencer, NY | General Support | $16,000 |
| Elmira College Elmira, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Newark Valley Historical Society Newark Valley, NY | General Support | $14,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Spencer Spencer, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
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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 | $5,647,101 | $572,201 | $389,832 | $259,088 | 33 | $296,477 | $483,721 | $352,083 |
| 2024 | $5,464,628 | $340,459 | $299,383 | $183,925 | 30 | $185,425 | $226,798 | $331,395 |
| 2023 | $5,424,043 | $192,898 | $387,999 | $267,039 | 27 | $267,039 | $78,966 | $375,842 |
| 2022 | $5,556,652 | $554,512 | $440,928 | $324,380 | 27 | $324,380 | $437,406 | $344,067 |
| 2021 | $5,445,400 | $412,248 | $443,092 | $340,868 | 32 | — | $336,781 | $358,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $352K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as local history, emergency services, libraries, churches, education, and community services. For example, Coburn Free Library describes its mission as providing reading and reference services to the local community, while an individual recipient Historical Society describes its work as preserving historical properties and artifacts and providing education and activities. Elmira College says it supports student learning, leadership, community service, and intellectual and personal growth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $259,088 through 33 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $27,470, with a median of $4,000. Notable awards included $27,470 to Candor Historical Society, $22,600 to Candor Emergency Services, $18,666 to Coburn Free Library, $16,157 to Candor Congregational Church, $16,000 to Empire State Special Need Experience, and $15,000 each to Elmira College, Binghamton University, and Broome Community College. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Manufacturers Traders Trust Co as trustee.
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's only listed officer is Manufacturers Traders Trust CO, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manufacturers Traders Trust CO
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$79K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M T Trust CO (2021–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $79K, to Manufacturers Traders Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation
How much does Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation give each year?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation gave $259K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $184K across 30 grants.
What is Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's typical grant size?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,851, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation give grants?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Owego, NY (8 grants), Candor, NY (6 grants), Spencer, NY (4 grants) and Waverly, NY (3 grants).
Does Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's largest grantees?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Candor Historical Society ($27,470), Candor Emergency Services ($22,600) and Coburn Free Library ($18,666), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $352K (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 Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as local history, emergency services, libraries, churches, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's EIN?
Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6271201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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