OTIS A THOMPSON FOUNDATION INC

NORWICH, NY · EIN 166046540 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)

revenue

$151K

expenses

$18K

net assets

$1.6M

employees

—

profile · synthesized from sources

The Otis A. Thompson Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Norwich, NY, that provides grants to support educational programs, scholarships, and community initiatives. It funds scholarships at several New York colleges and supports local organizations offering enrichment activities, arts programs, and educational services for children and families.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Grants Program

Supports local nonprofits including arts festivals, historical societies, and environmental education through targeted grants

Scholarship Program

Provides financial support to students at SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, Morrisville College, and SUNY Delhi

Summer Enrichment Support

Funds summer Saturday programs, teacher training initiatives, and summer preschool at local community organizations in Chenango County

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Local High School Scholarship Programs 3 activities
- Funding scholarships at Hartwick College
  
  Funds scholarships for students at Hartwick College.
- Funding scholarships at SUNY Delhi
  
  Funds scholarships for students at SUNY Delhi.
- Funding scholarships at SUNY Oneonta
  
  Funds scholarships for students at SUNY Oneonta.
Summer Camp Access Scholarships 2 activities
- Funding a summer enrichment program through Hancock Community Educational Foundation
  
  Funds a summer enrichment program for students through the Hancock Community Educational Foundation.
- Funding a summer pre-school program through The Norwich Family YMCA
  
  Funds a summer pre-school program through The Norwich Family YMCA.
Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding a sensory therapy room at Pathfinder Village Foundation
  
  Funds a sensory therapy room through the Pathfinder Village Foundation.
Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding a summer Saturday program through Chenango County Historical Society
  
  Funds a summer Saturday educational and cultural program through the Chenango County Historical Society.
Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding a teachers program through Chenango County Council of the Arts Inc
  
  Funds a professional development or arts-integration program for teachers through the Chenango County Council of the Arts Inc.
Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding educational programs through Friends of Rogers Environmental
  
  Funds environmental education initiatives through the Friends of Rogers Environmental.
Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding field trips through Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich
  
  Funds educational field trips organized by the Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich.
University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding scholarships through the Morrisville College Foundation
  
  Funds scholarships administered by the Morrisville College Foundation.
Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding the annual arts festival through Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
  
  Funds the annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival.

financials · form 990PF · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$151K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue——

Investment income$62K41%

Other revenue$90K

expenses

Total expenses$18K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$88K

balance sheet

Total assets$1.57M

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$1.57M

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +90.7%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4

JOE STAGLIANO — PRES/CHAIR
NANCY MCLEAN — DIRECTOR
THOMAS ARMAO — DIRECTOR
ZOE VANDERMUELEN — DIRECTOR

relationships · 12

Who they work with

CHENANGO COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE ARTS INC Partner — Receives grant funding for a teachers program.
CHENANGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Partner — Receives grant funding for a summer Saturday program.
CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF NORWICH Partner — Receives grant funding for field trips.
COLORSCAPE CHENANGO ARTS FESTIVAL Partner — Receives grant funding for the annual arts festival.
FRIENDS OF ROGERS ENVIRONMENTAL Partner — Receives grant funding for educational programs.
HANCOCK COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FDN Partner — Receives grant funding for a summer enrichment program.
HARTWICK COLLEGE Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarships.
Morrisville College Fdn Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarships.
PATHFINDER VILLAGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for a sensory therapy room.
SUNY DELHI Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarships.
SUNY ONEONTA Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarships.
The Norwich Family YMCA Partner — Receives grant funding for a summer pre-school program.