The Greater Norwich Foundation
Accepts applications
The Greater Norwich Foundation is a private foundation in Norwich, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $739,915 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$739,915
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $567,169 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $572,350 | 48 | $11.8 million |
| 2023 | $443,377 | 45 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $567,169 | 46 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $739,915 | 51 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Greater Norwich Fdn C/O of NBT Bank NA 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 337-6193 |
| What to submit | Grant application form, letter including tax classification, purpose for use of funds and financials |
| Deadlines | April 15th for annual meeting held in may september 15th for november meeting |
| Restrictions | Geographical-norwich New York community located in chenango county |
What The Greater Norwich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 46 | $728,915 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango Valley Home | Upgrade fire system | $200,000 |
| Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | General operating | $114,058 |
| Broad Street United Methodist Church | Roof project | $50,000 |
| Norwich YMCA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Morrisville College Foundation Inc | Scholarships and daycare | $35,000 |
| Norwich Vol Fireman's Assoc Inc | Purchase new fire hose | $30,325 |
| Chenango County Blues Association | Thursday concert series in | $25,000 |
| The Impact Project | Home repairs for low income | $20,000 |
| LT Warren E Eaton Airport | To bring warbird thunder to | $16,000 |
| Norwich Theater Co Inc | Musical production and art | $15,700 |
| United Way of Mid Rural New York Inc | Dolly parton library | $15,600 |
| Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center | Fund internal staff to run | $15,000 |
| Rural Health Network of Scny Inc | Transportation for chenango | $15,000 |
| Chenango County Council of the Arts Inc | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Bassett Healthcare | Purchase equipment | $10,495 |
| Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Suny Broome Community College | Scholarship awards | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship awards | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship awards | $6,820 |
| Chenango County Historical Society | Grant for improvements to | $6,586 |
| Chenango Housing Improvement Program | Boiler replacement | $6,191 |
| Suny Polytechnic Institute | Scholarship awards | $6,000 |
| Aunt Marys House | Supplies | $5,365 |
| Norwich Business Improvement District | Grant for decorative | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster service program | $5,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship awards | $4,000 |
| University at Albany | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| City of Norwich | Friday evening concerts | $3,525 |
| Stony Brook University | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Binghamton University | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Lemoyne College | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| University at Buffalo | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| St John Fisher College | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
| Lynn University | Scholarship award | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- NBT Bank NA
- James I Dunne
- James A Hoy
- Peter V Smith
- Thomas C Emerson Esq
- Patrick Flanagan
- Linda T Palmatier
- Jeff Eaton
Questions people ask
Does The Greater Norwich Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th for annual meeting held in may september 15th for november meeting.
How much does The Greater Norwich Foundation give?
$739,915 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Greater Norwich Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA (Trustee), James I Dunne (Cotrustee), James A Hoy (Cotrustee) and Peter V Smith (Cotrustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Greater Norwich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.