Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPhelps, New York · EIN 20-3986225 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 and $24,130.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARY HICKS PRESTON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 21, PHELPS NY 14532 |
| Phone | 3155488631 |
| Form and materials | FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PRESTON FOUNDATION LINK ON PHELPSNY.COM |
| Deadlines | ONGOING REVIEW |
| Restrictions | PHELPS, NY OR SURROUNDING AREAS - FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps Community Center | Phelps, NY | Recreation &socialization | $227,640 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | Phelps, NY | Culture & artsrecreationhistorical preservation | $75,812 |
| Village of Phelps | Phelps, NY | Recreation | $25,000 |
| Town of Phelps | Phelps, NY | Historicalpreservation | $24,130 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | Socialization | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Ontario County | Canandaigua, NY | Socialization | $8,500 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | Clifton Springs, NY | Historicalpreservation | $7,500 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | Clifton Springs, NY | Education | $7,000 |
| Ontario Pathways Inc | Canandaigua, NY | Recreation | $5,000 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | Phelps, NY | Recreation | $3,800 |
| House of John | Clifton Springs, NY | Socialization | $3,750 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | Clifton Springs, NY | Education | $2,250 |
| Phelps Art Center | Phelps, NY | Socialization | $1,295 |
| Gypsum Cemetary Association | Clifton Springs, NY | Historical preservation | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Nypenn Pathways | Syracuse, NY | Recreation | $170 |
| Resthaven Cemtery | Phelps, NY | Historical preservation | $0 |
| Phelps Clifton Springs Central School District | Clifton Springs, NY | Education | $0 |
| Phelps Historical Society | Phelps, NY | Historicalpreservation | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,847 | 18 |
| 2023 | $307,297 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349103103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3986225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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