Private foundation · EIN 16-1423958 · Utica, New York

Bank of Utica Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 114 grants paid, $605K total, median $1,050. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
114
$605K
Median grant
$1,050
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 114 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mohawk Valley Health System (mvhs)Utica, NYGeneral$100K
Munson Williams Proctor Arts InstituteUtica, NYGeneral$83K
Cny Community Arts Council Inc (the Stanley)Utica, NYGeneral$40K
The Utica ZooUtica, NYGeneral$35K
United Way of the Mohawk Valley IncUtica, NYGeneral$30K
YWCA Mohawk ValleyUtica, NYGeneral$28K
Ican Inc (for the Children's Museum)Utica, NYGeneral$25K
Mohawk Valley EdgeRome, NYGeneral$17K
Jctod Outreach (johnson Park Ctr)Utica, NYGeneral$15K
Central Association for the Blind IncUtica, NYGeneral$10K
Rescue Misson of UticaUtica, NYGeneral$10K
Utica UniversityUtica, NYGeneral$10K
The One Charity Golf (ufcw)Oriskany, NYGeneral$9,000
Utica Public LibraryUtica, NYGeneral$9,000
Broadway Theatre LeagueUtica, NYGeneral$8,200
Sculpture Space IncUtica, NYGeneral$6,500
Boilermaker Road Race IncUtica, NYGeneral$6,000
The Community FoundationUtica, NYGeneral$6,000
Abraham HouseUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
Elderlife Inc (50 Forward Mvparkway Ctr)Utica, NYGeneral$5,000
Greenutica (cny Conservancy)Utica, NYGeneral$5,000
Hope HouseUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
Jewish Community Fed of the Mv (JCC)Utica, NYGeneral$5,000
Oneida County History CenterUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
Planned Parenthood of Greater NyUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
The Center (mv Resource Ctr for Refugees)Utica, NYGeneral$5,000
Utica Dollars for Scholars IncUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
Utica Neighborhood Housing ServicesUtica, NYGeneral$5,000
Mohawk Valley Latino AssociationUtica, NYGeneral$4,000
The Business Training Institute IncUtica, NYGeneral$4,000
Utica Center for Development IncUtica, NYGeneral$4,000
Empowered Pathways Inc (werc)Utica, NYGeneral$3,740
Community WellnessClinton, NYGeneral$3,500
4 Elements StudioUtica, NYGeneral$3,000
Capitol Arts ComplexRome, NYGeneral$3,000
For the Good IncUtica, NYGeneral$3,000
Midtown Utica Community Center (mucc)Utica, NYGeneral$3,000
Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation CorpUtica, NYGeneral$3,000
Mohawk Valley Performing Arts (ballet)Utica, NYGeneral$3,000
The Women's Fund of Herkimeroneida CntyClinton, NYGeneral$3,000
Thomas M Lindsey Memorial Fdn IncUtica, NYGeneral$3,000
On Point for College IncUtica, NYGeneral$2,500
The Genesis GroupUtica, NYGeneral$2,500
Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts Inc (utca)Utica, NYGeneral$2,500
The Neighborhood CenterUtica, NYGeneral$2,100
Landmarks Society of Greater UticaUtica, NYGeneral$2,000
Olmstead City of Greater Utica IncUtica, NYGeneral$2,000
Thea Bowman HouseUtica, NYGeneral$2,000
Woodshill Inc (theater)Sauquoit, NYGeneral$2,000
Capital Civic Center IncRome, NYGeneral$1,500
Center for Family Life & RecoveryUtica, NYGeneral$1,500
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish (lourdes)Utica, NYGeneral$1,500
Mohawk Valley Blues SocietyNew Hartford, NYGeneral$1,500
Polish Community ClubUtica, NYGeneral$1,500
Resource Center for Independent LivingUtica, NYGeneral$1,500
Nysarc Inc Oneida-Lewis ChapterUtica, NYGeneral$1,250
Players of UticaUtica, NYGeneral$1,100
Ancient Order of Hibernians in AmericaUtica, NYGeneral$1,000
Blacque Acres IncUtica, NYGeneral$1,000
Dunham Public LibraryWhitesboro, NYGeneral$1,000

About this foundation

Bank of Utica Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Utica, New York, administered in care of Tom C Sinnott, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bank of Utica Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bank of Utica Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $605K across 114 grants, a median of $1,050.

Where does Bank of Utica Foundation Inc give?

New York (114 grants), per its latest filing.

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