Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Norwich, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,100 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $18,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$129,100
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$18,300
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,750 the year before.
32% 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 | $137,750 | 44 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $145,750 | 54 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $129,100 | 68 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | NBT Bank 52 South Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 337-6193 |
| What to submit | Pregrant inquiry form or letter - include tax classification and purpose of funds to be used. |
What Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $92,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,300 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $8,400 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $600 |
| Vermont | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg Academy | Annual fd | $18,300 |
| Golden Foundation | General | $9,100 |
| Chenango Memorial Hosp | General | $7,500 |
| Chenango Valley Home | General | $7,500 |
| Norwich YMCA | Scholarship fd | $5,250 |
| Chenango Blues Assoc | Blues fest | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | General | $4,000 |
| Various | General | $3,900 |
| Wilton Library Assocation | General | $3,750 |
| St Bartholomew Roman Catholic Churc | General | $3,500 |
| Northeast Classic Car Museum | General | $3,500 |
| Holy Family School | General | $3,250 |
| Hospice Chenango County | Memorials | $3,100 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Closet | General | $3,000 |
| Norwich Catholic Community Soup Kit | General | $3,000 |
| Chenango County Historical Society | General | $2,900 |
| Syracuse University | General | $2,700 |
| The Greater Norwich Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Norwich City School | General | $2,100 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Christian Neighborhood Center | General | $2,000 |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Church | General | $1,750 |
| Cornell University | General | $1,700 |
| Connecticut College | Annual giving | $1,600 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General | $1,500 |
| Union College | General | $1,200 |
| The Smile Train | General | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics New York Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension | General | $1,000 |
| Earlville Opera House | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rogers Environment | General | $1,000 |
| Bird Dog Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Opportunities for Chenanago | General | $1,000 |
| Musefest | General | $1,000 |
| Laurence Polatsch Memorial Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $750 |
| South New Berlin Fire Dept | General | $750 |
| Chase Collegiate School | General | $700 |
| Loomis Chaffee Annual Fund | General | $600 |
| The Ethel walker School | General | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- NBT Bank
- Peter Flanagan
- Stephen Flanagan
- Timothy Flanagan
- Patrik Flanagan
- William Flanagan
- Thomas M Flanagan
- David Flanagan
Questions people ask
Does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust give?
$129,100 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists NBT Bank (Co-Trustee), Peter Flanagan (Co-Trustee), Stephen Flanagan (Co-Trustee) and Timothy Flanagan (Co-Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas &Esther Flanagan Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.