Bank of Utica Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyUtica, New York · EIN 16-1423958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$605K
Organizations funded113
Typical grant$1,100
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley Health System (Mvhs) | Utica, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute | Utica, NY | General | $82,500 |
| Cny Community Arts Council Inc (The Stanley) | Utica, NY | General | $40,000 |
| The Utica Zoo | Utica, NY | General | $35,000 |
| United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc | Utica, NY | General | $30,000 |
| YWCA Mohawk Valley | Utica, NY | General | $27,500 |
| Ican Inc (For the Children's Museum) | Utica, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Mohawk Valley Edge | Rome, NY | General | $17,000 |
| Jctod Outreach (Johnson Park Ctr) | Utica, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Central Association for the Blind Inc | Utica, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Rescue Misson of Utica | Utica, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Utica University | Utica, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The One Charity Golf (Ufcw) | Oriskany, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Utica Public Library | Utica, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Broadway Theatre League | Utica, NY | General | $8,200 |
| Sculpture Space Inc | Utica, NY | General | $6,500 |
| Boilermaker Road Race Inc | Utica, NY | General | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundation | Utica, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Abraham House | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Elderlife Inc (50 Forward Mvparkway Ctr) | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Greenutica (Cny Conservancy) | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Hope House | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Fed of the Mv (JCC) | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Oneida County History Center | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater NY | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Center (Mv Resource Ctr for Refugees) | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Utica Dollars for Scholars Inc | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Utica Neighborhood Housing Services | Utica, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Mohawk Valley Latino Association | Utica, NY | General | $4,000 |
| The Business Training Institute Inc | Utica, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Utica Center for Development Inc | Utica, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Empowered Pathways Inc (Werc) | Utica, NY | General | $3,740 |
| Community Wellness | Clinton, NY | General | $3,500 |
| 4 Elements Studio | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Capitol Arts Complex | Rome, NY | General | $3,000 |
| For the Good Inc | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Midtown Utica Community Center (Mucc) | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corp | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Mohawk Valley Performing Arts (Ballet) | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| The Women's Fund of Herkimeroneida Cnty | Clinton, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Thomas M Lindsey Memorial Fdn Inc | Utica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| On Point for College Inc | Utica, NY | General | $2,500 |
| The Genesis Group | Utica, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts Inc (Utca) | Utica, NY | General | $2,500 |
| The Neighborhood Center | Utica, NY | General | $2,100 |
| Landmarks Society of Greater Utica | Utica, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Olmstead City of Greater Utica Inc | Utica, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Thea Bowman House | Utica, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Woodshill Inc (Theater) | Sauquoit, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Capital Civic Center Inc | Rome, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Center for Family Life & Recovery | Utica, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish (Lourdes) | Utica, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Mohawk Valley Blues Society | New Hartford, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Polish Community Club | Utica, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Resource Center for Independent Living | Utica, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Nysarc Inc Oneida-Lewis Chapter | Utica, NY | General | $1,250 |
| Players of Utica | Utica, NY | General | $1,100 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians in America | Utica, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Blacque Acres Inc | Utica, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Dunham Public Library | Whitesboro, NY | General | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 113 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $605,350 | 114 |
| 2024 | $557,350 | 113 |
| 2023 | $551,650 | 119 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1423958
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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