Gorman Foundation Grants

The Gorman Foundation Grants, established in 2003, aim to enhance quality of life through funding for IRS 501(c)(3) organizations in areas such as social welfare, community education, and environmental efforts. Focused primarily on Madison County, NY, the foundation supports projects that promote healthcare access, education, and wildlife preservation, while strictly adhering to non-discrimination policies. Organizations must meet eligibility criteria to qualify for grant support.

Established with a generous bequest in 2003, The Gorman Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for present and future generations and serves as the living legacy of Owen T. Gorman, Catherine “Kay” Cummings Gorman and Alice M. Gorman.
We award grants to organizations that are within our geographic focus and areas of interest. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and cannot be classified as private foundations under Section 509(a) of the Code. In select cases, we may consider support for special projects sponsored by governmental entities.
Social Welfare
Programs and services designed to help people in need gain access to healthcare, education, food, and shelter
Community Education & Enhancement
Educational or recreational outreach programs, musical performances, or historical preservation efforts.
The Environment
Efforts to support local farming, preserve wildlife or rehabilitate animals.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded to selected non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that agree to abide by the Foundation’s policy on non-discrimination.Geographic FocusOur primary geographic focus is Madison County (NY), but our efforts have also benefited various communities all over the world.

Ineligibility

The Gorman Foundation will not award grant support to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws or practices, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. Grantees may target services to a particular population when the targeted groups require specialized programs to meet specific needs not shared by the general population.We do not award grants to individuals; debt reduction drives; or for lobbying activities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.