TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants for “RICHMOND TEACHERS RELIEF,” with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund at a glance
In short: TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund gave $33K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,504
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,912
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,912
- Total assets
- $363,295
- -3.6% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Nbt Bank Na 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-6136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alicia Brown ($2K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund gives
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Brown Tonawanda, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Chelsea Stanchak Blasdell, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Connie Barlow Lancaster, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Dana Sciolino Williamsville, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Danielle Lewis Buffalo, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Ikhia Farkas North Tonawanda, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Jessica Bernstein Buffalo, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Monica Mullen Buffalo, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Rachel Joseph East Amherst, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
| Rayeshawn Ward Buffalo, NY | Richmond Teachers Relief | $1,912 |
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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 | $363,295 | $31,446 | $44,784 | $32,504 | 17 | $35,841 | $23,004 | $30,038 |
| 2024 | $376,758 | $35,229 | $42,879 | $32,500 | 13 | $34,415 | $27,115 | $28,330 |
| 2023 | $384,425 | $26,424 | $42,060 | $32,500 | 13 | $34,347 | $18,416 | $27,118 |
| 2022 | $400,059 | $18,332 | $29,456 | $17,241 | 14 | $20,655 | $10,399 | $27,948 |
| 2021 | $411,262 | $47,400 | $55,994 | $28,395 | 9 | $50,703 | $42,321 | $31,750 |
| 2020 | $419,921 | $26,731 | $49,759 | $29,747 | 17 | — | $21,936 | $28,321 |
| 2019 | $443,037 | $22,263 | $26,784 | $17,649 | 8 | — | $17,685 | $27,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $32,504 through 17 grants. Each grant was $1,912. Named recipients include Alicia Brown of Tonawanda, Chelsea Stanchak of Blasdell, and Danielle Lewis of Buffalo, each of whom received $1,912 for Richmond Teachers Relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA, Hon Barbara Howe, and Eric Koessler as trustees.
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Barbara Howe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$712 (2022) → $514 (2025)
Eric Koessler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$712 (2022) → $514 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund
How much does TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund give each year?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund gave $33K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 13 grants.
What is TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's typical grant size?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,912, and its average grant was $1,912, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund give grants?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund 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 Buffalo, NY (6 grants) and Williamsville, NY (2 grants).
Does TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Richmond Teachers Relief" (17 grants).
Who are TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's largest grantees?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Alicia Brown ($1,912), Chelsea Stanchak ($1,912) and Connie Barlow ($1,912), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund reported $363K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's EIN?
TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6021261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does TW Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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