Otis a Thompson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNorwich, New York · EIN 16-6046540 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,209.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | OTIS A THOMPSON FDN CO NBT BANK N |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 S BROAD ST, NORWICH NY 13815 |
| Phone | 6073376193 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM NBT BANK AND AT HIGH SCHOOLS GUIDANCE OFFICE |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15 ANNUALLY FOR MAY MEETING |
| Restrictions | CHENANGO, OSTEGO & DELAWARE COUNTIES OF NYS. GRANTS RESTRICTED TO EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO SCHOOLS IN SAME COUNTY |
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
16% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suny Oneonta | Oneonta, NY | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Hartwick College | Oneonta, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rogers Environmental Educational Center Inc | Sherburne, NY | Educational and | $5,000 |
| Hancock Community Educational Fdn | Hancock, NY | Summer enrichment program | $5,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Foundation | Edmeston, NY | Sensory therapy room | $5,000 |
| Suny Delhi | Delhi, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Morrisville College Fdn | Morrisville, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Norwich Family YMCA | Norwich, NY | Grant for summer pre-school | $4,000 |
| Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival | Norwich, NY | Grant for the annual arts | $4,000 |
| Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich | Norwich, NY | Field trips | $3,209 |
| Chenango County Historical Society | Norwich, NY | Grant for summer saturday | $3,000 |
| Chenango County Council of the Arts Inc | Norwich, NY | Grant for teachers program | $2,500 |
| Chenango SPCA | Norwich, NY | Educational initiatives | $2,100 |
| Suny Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Suny Cortland | Cortland, NY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Earlville Free Library | Earlville, NY | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| Franklin Stage Company | Franklin, NY | Fsc intern and young | $2,000 |
| Halos Inc | Afton, NY | Grant for grief day camp | $2,000 |
| Chenango Memorial Hospital | Norwich, NY | Career development program | $2,000 |
| Leadership Chenango | Norwich, NY | General operation | $1,600 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Morrisville College | Morrisville, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent | Halifax, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Suny Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Suny Niagara | Sanborn, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University at Albany | Albany, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Keuka College | Keuka Park, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Binghamton University | Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Dcmo Boces | Norwich, NY | Work study | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,159 | 38 |
| 2024 | $80,810 | 37 |
| 2023 | $87,629 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349101908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6046540
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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