How to apply
Formal written request with supporting documentation Contact: Mr James M Stitt, 1116 E State Street, Olean, Ny, 7163723111 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Educational, health and youth as restricted by by-laws of the corporation
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 85 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Community College FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $100K |
| Olean General Hospital FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $100K |
| St Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure, NY | Pledge | $100K |
| YMCA of the Twin TiersOlean, NY | Pledge | $100K |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $50K |
| University of DaytonDayton, OH | Pledge | $50K |
| United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany CountiesOlean, NY | Annual gift | $40K |
| Saint Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure, NY | Annual gift | $25K |
| Southern Tier Health Care SystemsOlean, NY | Annual gift | $25K |
| Ca-DidiOlean, NY | Annual gift | $20K |
| Purdue UniversityDetroit, MI | Pledge | $20K |
| Roswell Park Alliance FoundationBuffalo, NY | Annual gift | $15K |
| American Red CrossBuffalo, NY | Annual gift | $15K |
| American Red CrossBuffalo, NY | Annual gift | $10K |
| IntandemOlean, NY | Annual gift | $10K |
| Circle the Wagons FoundationOrchard Park, NY | Annual gift | $10K |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Southern Tier Catholic School Archbishop Walsh AcadamyOlean, NY | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Bonita Springs Senior Citizen CenterBonita Springs, FL | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Alleghany Highlands CouncilFalconer, NY | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Arts CouncilOlean, NY | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Arts CouncilOlean, NY | Match | $5,000 |
| Saint Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure, NY | Match | $5,000 |
| Christ United Methodist ChurchOlean, NY | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| Houghton UniversityHoughton, NY | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| Olean Food PantryOlean, NY | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| Home Care & HospiceOlean, NY | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Wny ChapterAmherst, NY | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Girls Scouts of WnyBuffalo, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics New YorkWilliamsville, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Immanuel Christian Child CareOlean, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Olean YMCAOlean, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Saint Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Salvation ArmyOlean, NY | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Jamestown Community College FoundationOlean, NY | Match | $2,000 |
| Saint Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure, NY | Match | $2,000 |
| University of DaytonDayton, OH | Match | $2,000 |
| Equestrian ConnectionLibertyville, IL | Annual gift | $1,500 |
| Canticle FarmAllegany, NY | Annual gift | $1,152 |
| Friends of the Library of Olean NyOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Genesis House of Olean IncOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Mercyflight of WnyBuffalo, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Nfjc of WnyAmherst, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Rural Outreach CenterEast Aurora, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Care for ChildrenBradford, PA | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Southern Tier Wounded Warrior BenefitAllegany, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Olean High School Alumni AssocOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Pfeiffer Nature CenterPortville, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Create the CultureOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| American Cancer SocietySyracuse, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Friends of Good MusicOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Interfaith CaregiversOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal ChurchOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Cattaraugus County SPCAOlean, NY | Match | $1,000 |
| Tlc Oishei CorpOlean, NY | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Mount View CemeteryOlean, NY | Annual gift | $500 |
By state: New York 73 · Ohio 3 · Michigan 1 · Florida 1 · Pennsylvania 5 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Cutco Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Olean, New York, administered in care of James Stitt, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cutco Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Formal written request with supporting documentation Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Cutco Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $798K across 85 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Cutco Foundation Inc give?
New York (73 grants), Ohio (3 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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