The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Binghamton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,375 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $162,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,375
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$162,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $806,332 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $746,935 | 18 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $806,332 | 24 | $23.5 million |
| 2025 | $800,375 | 17 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine A Schwoefferman Executive 70 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 772-0780 |
| What to submit | See application on website at www.hoytfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See website at www.hoytfoundation.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $800,375 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phelps Mansion Museum | For restoration of museum entrance and historic fencing | $162,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council | 2025 united cultural fund campaign | $100,000 |
| So Tier Zoological Society | Capacity building/program grant for phase ii of the zoos nature trails education enhancement project. | $100,000 |
| Tri Cities Opera | A program grant for their 75th anniversary season of performances | $75,000 |
| American Civic Association | Unrestricted for unexpected expenses necessary for cuts in federal funding | $70,000 |
| American Civic Association | To establish a part-time position for an immigration/refugee attorney ($50,000 per year for 3 years) - round 2 | $50,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council | 2025 art guide | $50,000 |
| Waterman Conservation | For the improvement of visitor access at the ibm glen | $50,000 |
| Roberson Museum & Science | Toward the green infrastructure innovation (multi-year grant) | $40,000 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra | A program grant of $25,000 annually over four years, for a total of $100,000, to advance its programming initiatives for 2024 through 2028 | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Theatre | A program grant of $25,000 annually over four years, for a total of $100,000, to advance its programming initiatives for 2025 through 2028 | $25,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council | 2025 united cultural fund campaign match for new donors | $21,625 |
| Earlville Opera House | Towards the broome county portion of the new york state council on the arts statewide community regrants program | $18,500 |
| Broome County Arts Council | Sacred sounds | $6,500 |
| American Civic Association | Fundraising consultant | $4,950 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra | Addition to program grant | $1,000 |
| Phelps Mansion Museum | For the purchase of new chairs for audience seating for the philharmonic chamber concert series. | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine A Schwoeffermann
- Marena Gonz
- Andrew Marietta
- Aubrey Clark
- Jeffery Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website at www.hoytfoundation.org.
How much does The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc give?
$800,375 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine A Schwoeffermann (Executive Director), Marena Gonz (Chair), Andrew Marietta (Board Member) and Aubrey Clark (Vice-Chair) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and community development.