Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Buffalo, NY EIN: 16-6271201

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.

Key facts about Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation

In short: Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation gave $259K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
16-6271201
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$259,088
Grants made (2025)
33
Average grant
$7,851
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
36% first-time grantees (12 of 33, 2025)
Total assets
$5,647,101
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
Yes
How to apply
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

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

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.

Is Truman Mildred Faulkner Foundation open to new grantees?

36%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 12 of 33 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 45% 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.

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 Newark Valley 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.

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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, Newark Valley, and Waverly.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 33 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

OwegoCandorNewark ValleyTioga CenterWaverlyBi NghamtonSpencerElmiraIthacaVan EttenBerkshireApalachinDrydenNicholsBartonEndicottAlbanyCantonColumbusMaine

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K32 grants202127 grants202227 grants202330 grants202433 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Candor Historical Society: $27KCandor Historical Society$27KCandor Emergency Services: $23KCandor Emergency Services$23KCoburn Free Library: $19KCoburn Free Library$19KCandor Congregational Church: $16KCandor Congregational Church$16KEmpire State Special Need Experience: $16KEmpire State Special NeedExperience$16KElmira College: $15KElmira College$15KBinghamton University: $15KBinghamton University$15KBroome Community College: $15KBroome Community College$15KNewark Valley Historical Society: $14KNewark Valley HistoricalSociety$14KFirst Presbyterian Church of Spencer: $13KFirst Presbyterian Church ofSpencer$13K

Grant Size Distribution

149 grants across all recorded years

149<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CANDOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY Candor, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$27,470
CANDOR EMERGENCY SERVICES Candor, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$22,600
COBURN FREE LIBRARY Owego, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$18,666
CANDOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Candor, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$16,157
EMPIRE STATE SPECIAL NEED EXPERIENCE Spencer, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$16,000
ELMIRA COLLEGE Elmira, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$15,000
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY Binghamton, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$15,000
BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE Binghamton, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$15,000
NEWARK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Newark Valley, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$14,000
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SPENCER Spencer, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$12,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $5,647,101 $572,201 $389,832 $259,088
2024 $5,464,628 $340,459 $299,383 $183,925
2023 $5,424,043 $192,898 $387,999 $267,039
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Manufacturers Traders Trust CO — Trustee: $79KManufacturers Traders…Trustee$79K

Contact

Application contact: Mt Trust Company
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002

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).

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. For example, Coburn Free Library describes its mission as providing reading and reference services to the local community, while Newark Valley Historical Society describes its work as preserving historical properties and artifacts and providing education and activities. Elmira Co…

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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