Ahearn Foundation Grant

The Ahearn Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Binghamton and Broome County. Founded by J. Donald and Irma Ahearn, the foundation prioritizes health and education but also supports cultural and environmental initiatives. Grants are available to tax-exempt organizations, with a preference for one-time, non-operating needs. However, individual applications and requests for operating expenses are not accepted, ensuring that the funds directly benefit the community.

Mission Of The Ahearn Foundation
The Ahearn Foundation maintains and improves the quality of life for the citizens of Binghamton and Broome County.
While health and education needs have traditionally been given priority, the Foundation also supports cultural and environmental projects which benefit a broad number of residents within the county.
In 1979, as he approached retirement as the Chairman of the Board of Universal Instruments Corporation, J. Donald Ahearn, and wife Irma, thought that it was time to give something back to the community of Binghamton and Broome County. A community in which they were raised and, in turn, they had raised their family.
Prior to that time, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Instruments, he had encouraged the development of a charitable Foundation at the company. Upon his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Ahearn decided to continue their philanthropic interest in the community, in part by establishing a family foundation. The Ahearn Foundation is the legacy that J. Donald and Irma M. Ahearn have established for the community that they so loved.
The Ahearn Foundation maintains and improves the quality of life for the citizens of Binghamton and Broome County.
While health and education needs have traditionally been given priority, the Foundation also supports cultural and environmental projects which benefit a broad number of residents within the county.

Eligibility

Organizations applying for grants from the Ahearn Foundation must be fiscally responsible and recognized as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, generally with a 501(c)(3) designation.

Ineligibility

Grants to individuals and other organizations will not be considered. Furthermore, grants are not made for operating expenses, continuing support, coverage of deficits, political purposes, or to individual churches or religious organizations for religious purposes.