Elisabeth & George Mead Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNorwich, New York · EIN 22-2864944 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ELISABETH GEORGE MEAD FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 NORTH BROAD STREET, NORWICH NY 13815 |
| Phone | 6077981001 |
| Form and materials | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | none |
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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Memorial Hospital | Norwich, NY | Renovation of community conference room | $78,000 |
| Oxford Central School | oxford, NY | Scholarships and awards | $6,250 |
| Greene Central School | Greene, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Research | $2,500 |
| Chen Cty Catholic Charities | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| United Way | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Norwich YMCA | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach University - Regan Roach | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Oxford Memorial Library | Oxford, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Chen Cty Historical Society | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Oxford Historical Society | oxford, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Norwich City Central School | Norwich, NY | General purposes | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $114,512 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511309349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2864944
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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