Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBinghamton, New York · EIN 16-1131704 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$50M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GERALD E PUTMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, BINGHAMTON NY 13901 |
| Phone | 6077220211 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE WWW.THEDECKERFOUNDATION.COM FOR THE APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE WWW.THEDECKERFOUNDATION.COM FOR THE APPLICATION FORM |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avre | Binghamton, NY | Purchase & install roll stand | $400,000 |
| Uhs Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | Construct a 6-story addition | $350,000 |
| Mercy House of Southern Tier | Endicott, NY | Construct 6 resident rooms | $250,000 |
| Helping Celebrate Abilities | Johnson City, NY | Construct addition | $150,000 |
| Roberson Museum & Science Ctr | Binghamton, NY | Hvac upgrades | $100,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | Vestal, NY | 2025 annual campaign | $90,000 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Tuition for lpn students | $84,590 |
| The Salvation Army of Bing | Binghamton, NY | Renovate 86 walnut st. bing. | $75,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | Binghamton, NY | 2025 ucf annual campaign | $55,000 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | Binghamton, NY | 2026 ucf annual campaign | $55,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Vestal, NY | Building repairs | $49,000 |
| Endicott Performing Arts Center | Endicott, NY | Restore roof | $25,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches Inc | Binghamton, NY | Chow | $6,000 |
| Wskg Public Media | Vestal, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Windsor Human Development | Windsor, NY | Eastern bc pantry | $5,000 |
| Uhs Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | General support | $3,500 |
| Broome County Arts Council Inc | Binghamton, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mary Wilcox Library | Whitney Point, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Broome | Endicott, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton | Binghamton, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| The Bridge Community Center | Johnson City, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| The Stack Project | Binghamton, NY | Program support literacy prog. | $1,500 |
| Avre | Binghamton, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Bcc Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Decker health science innovation fund for dental health | $1,000 |
| Center for Technology & Innov | Binghamton, NY | Museums educational displays | $1,000 |
| Endwell Rotary Foundation | Endicott, NY | Band organ rally @ speidi fest | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Theatre | Johnson City, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Mercy House of Southern Tier | Endicott, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Southern Tier Lyme Support | Johnson City, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Triple Cities Makerspace | Binghamton, NY | Suitegeneral support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Observatory | Vestal, NY | Create digital classroom | $1,000,000 |
| Roberson Museum & Science Ctr | Binghamton, NY | Hvac upgrades | $400,000 |
| Uhs Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | Construct a 6-story addition | $350,000 |
| YMCA of Broome County | Binghamton, NY | Create s.t.e.a.m park | $320,000 |
| Southern Tier Independence Center | Binghamton, NY | Replace heat pumps | $103,218 |
| Tri-Cities Opera Company | Binghamton, NY | Construction of music education | $89,861 |
| Family Enrichment Network Inc | Johnson City, NY | Upgrade computer network | $17,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,723,590 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,734,374 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,672,406 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1131704
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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