Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn is a private foundation in Binghamton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $410,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$410,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $405,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $473,500 | 60 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $405,500 | 59 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $410,000 | 58 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $340,500 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $35,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $9,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roberson Museum and Science Center | Capital campaign | $85,000 |
| United Way of Broome County Inc | Campaign goal | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $25,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches Inc | Special programming | $15,000 |
| Binghamton City Schools Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church | Humanitarian relief | $12,000 |
| Good Shepherd Communities Foundation Inc | Living care fund | $10,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Suny Broome Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| St Marks School | Reunion fund | $10,000 |
| Thousand Islands Arts Center | General | $8,000 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Brunswick School | General | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Broome County Office | General | $5,000 |
| Food & Health Network | General | $5,000 |
| First | General | $5,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
| Discovery Center of the Southern Tier Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Chenango River Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Binghamton Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Learning Center for the Deaf | General | $5,000 |
| Achieve Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| United Health Services Foundation | 3 year grant | $5,000 |
| Trinity Memorial Church | General | $5,000 |
| Tri-Cities Opera Inc | General | $5,000 |
| The Society of Memorial of Sloan Kettering | General | $5,000 |
| Antique Boat Museum | General | $5,000 |
| The Food Bank of the Southern Tier | General | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Adelaide smith gaffney scholarship fd | $5,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Health System for Hospice Program | General | $4,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | General | $4,000 |
| Southern Tier Zoological Society | General | $4,000 |
| Watershed Institute | General | $3,000 |
| WSKG Public Television | Special programming | $3,000 |
| Johann Fust Library Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Binghamton High School | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Avre | General | $3,000 |
| Thousand Islands Land Trust | General | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Patient doctor partnership fund | $3,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | 2 year grant | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip W Gaffney
- Lawrence C Anderson
- David Miller Gaffney
- Jeffrey T Gaffney
- Jennifer G Oken
- Douglas R Johnson
- Kathleen Gaffney
- Brooke Redmond
Questions people ask
Does Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn give?
$410,000 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip W Gaffney (Chairman), Lawrence C Anderson (Secretary), David Miller Gaffney (Trustee) and Jeffrey T Gaffney (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.