The Palmer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Palmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Victor, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,032 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,032
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,290 the year before.
7% 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 | $85,000 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $88,290 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $104,032 | 15 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Kip and Amy Palmer Family Found PO Box 93133, Rochester, NY 14692 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 704-6762, kpalmer@palmerfoods.com |
| What to submit | The board may develop such application forms and grant agreements as may be appropriate. Inquires should be directed to the foundation. |
| Deadlines | Grant requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to individuals that qualify as a "charitable class and to organizations that qualify as "public charities" as described in section 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the irc of 1986, as amended(the "code"), to support the exempt activities carried on by those organizations. |
What The Palmer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $93,032 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lollypop Farm | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Seneca Park Zoo | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rochester | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Area Food Cupboard | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Victor Community Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Roswell Park | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hillside | Unrestricted | $1,532 |
| Food for the Poor | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Victor Farmington Ambulance | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Victor Fire Department | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wittenberg University | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwight M Palmer
- Amy E Palmer
Questions people ask
Does The Palmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
How much does The Palmer Family Foundation give?
$104,032 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Palmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwight M Palmer (President, Treasurer, Director) and Amy E Palmer (Vice President, Secretary, Director).
What does The Palmer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.