Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Binghamton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$50.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 29 | $41.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 33 | $44.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 30 | $50.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald E Putman Executive Director 8 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 722-0211 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See website www.thedeckerfoundation.com for the application form |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avre | Purchase & install roll stand | $400,000 |
| Uhs Foundation Inc | Construct a 6-story addition | $350,000 |
| Mercy House of Southern Tier | Construct 6 resident rooms | $250,000 |
| Helping Celebrate Abilities | Construct addition | $150,000 |
| Roberson Museum & Science Ctr | Hvac upgrades | $100,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | 2025 annual campaign | $90,000 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | Tuition for lpn students | $84,590 |
| The Salvation Army of Bing | Renovate 86 walnut st. Bing. | $75,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | 2025 ucf annual campaign | $55,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | 2026 ucf annual campaign | $55,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Building repairs | $49,000 |
| Endicott Performing Arts Center | Restore roof | $25,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches Inc | Chow | $6,000 |
| WSKG Public Media | General support | $6,000 |
| Windsor Human Development | Eastern bc pantry | $5,000 |
| Uhs Foundation Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mary Wilcox Library | General support | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Broome | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton | General support | $1,500 |
| The Bridge Community Center | General support | $1,500 |
| The Stack Project | Program support literacy prog. | $1,500 |
| Avre | General support | $1,000 |
| BCC Foundation | Decker health science innovation fund for dental health | $1,000 |
| Center for Technology & Innov | Museums educational displays | $1,000 |
| Endwell Rotary Foundation | Band organ rally @ speidi fest | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Theatre | General support | $1,000 |
| Mercy House of Southern Tier | General support | $1,000 |
| Southern Tier Lyme Support | General support | $1,000 |
| Triple Cities Makerspace | Suitegeneral support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Johnson
- Mary Lou Faust
- Gerald Putman
- James E Leonard Cpa
- Susan M Carpenter
- Nicole Huff
- Sharon Ball
- Jason Andrews
- Corinne Farrell
Questions people ask
Does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Johnson (Treasurer), Mary Lou Faust (Secretary), Gerald Putman (Exec. Director) and James E Leonard Cpa (Chairman) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and science and research.