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The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found

Preselected recipients only Catskill, New York · EIN 364112851

The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found is a private foundation in Catskill, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,390 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$494,817
2024$350,3904$0

How to apply

The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York3$300,000
Ohio1$50,390

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Catskill, NY
To assist with charitable purpose of recipient$100,000
Columbia Greene Community College Foundation
Hudson, NY
To assist with charitable purpose of recipient$100,000
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
To assist with charitable purpose of recipient$100,000
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
To assist with charitable purpose of recipient$50,390

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found give?

$350,390 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found?

Its 2024 filing lists Peter O'Hara (Trustee).

What does The James G and Purcell S Palmer Found fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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