The TSB Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The TSB Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Spencer, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,352 in 126 grants; the typical grant was $459 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,352
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$459
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,885 the year before.
40% 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 | $119,893 | 130 | $725,860 |
| 2024 | $108,885 | 130 | $992,080 |
| 2025 | $109,352 | 126 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Not Specifically Identified 1 N Main St, Spencer, NY 14883 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 303-4872 |
| What to submit | Online application is available on tiogabank.com and will be used exclusively. |
| Restrictions | Geographical areas: broome county, chemung county, tioga county and tompkins county in ny. Bradford county in pa. Focus areas: health & human services, youth, senior citizens, community/sports/recreation, culture & arts grant categories: program support, capital projects, operating support and capacity building. Grant buckets: small grants up to $250; medium grants $251-$1,000; large grants over $1,000 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The TSB Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 118 | $101,060 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $9,792 |
| Maine | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Broome County | Donation - lee barta center - $2,000year-end donation - $4.000 | $7,000 |
| Guthrie Cancer Center | Pink out | $4,942 |
| Lions Camp Badger | Jeans day match | $3,643 |
| Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center | Jim & alice boland memorial golf | $3,600 |
| Catholic Charities of Tiogatompkins | Owego rotary 5k sponsorship - $220, yess program donation -$2,500 | $2,825 |
| Guthrie | Roar reading programs for kids - $1000, breast cancer awareness - $490 | $2,750 |
| Broome County Habitat for Humanity | Raising the roof fundraiser | $2,600 |
| Candor Emergency Squad | Equipment upgrades | $2,500 |
| Endicott Performing Arts Center | Donation | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Women build weekend | $2,500 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | Home assistance to low-to-moderate people | $2,500 |
| Spencer-Van Etten Food Cupboard | Donation | $2,500 |
| Tioga County Historical Society | Displays for collections | $2,500 |
| Tri-Cities Opera | Donation - opera-go-round | $2,500 |
| Chemung County Habitat for Humanity | Supplies & materials for a home build | $2,500 |
| Hope Foundation of Binghamton | Women's shelter heating system | $2,500 |
| Srac | Furnace repair - board emergency approval | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Binghamton | Mobile feeding program | $2,500 |
| Village of Spencer | Panther pak summer program | $2,000 |
| YWCA Binghamton | Sponsorship of programs | $2,000 |
| Coburn Free Library | Donation for hvac project | $2,000 |
| Family Enrichment Network Inc | Special education services | $1,765 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Golf fundraiser -$125, donation - $500, blue jeans day match - $210 | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Broome | Service support donation | $1,500 |
| United Way of Tompkins County | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Maine Emergency Squad | Community education donation | $1,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Broome Tioga Counties | Program support | $1,498 |
| American Red Cross | Donation - real heroes breakfast | $1,315 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic | Unrestricted donation | $1,250 |
| Haven of Peace Inc | Mapleridge ranch camper assistance | $1,250 |
| Tioga County Rural Ministry | Ice bowl fundraiser - $250blue jeans day match - $289owego rotary 5k sponsorship - $220 | $1,105 |
| Hca | Donation - event | $1,000 |
| Mom's House | 8/14 golf fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Sponsorship of ithaca event | $1,000 |
| The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier | Yearly sponsorship of programs & 40th anniv. | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Sayre | Donation camp scholarships | $1,000 |
| Waverly Community Chest | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Amplify Equity | Donation to loan for entrepreneurs | $1,000 |
| Family & Children's Counseling Services | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fenton Free Library | Adpative yoga program - disabled | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Fisher
- Lori Welch
- Melissa Jewell
- Maureen Abbott
- Kim Depew
- Habiba Selimovic
- Jennifer Brockner
- Eric Knolles
- Susan Chaffee
- Karen Monborne
Questions people ask
Does The TSB Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The TSB Foundation Inc give?
$109,352 in tax year 2025, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $459.
Who runs The TSB Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Fisher (President), Lori Welch (Director), Melissa Jewell (Director) and Maureen Abbott (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The TSB Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and housing and homelessness.