The R C Smith Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNorwich, New York · EIN 20-1893940 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$861K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD M RUNYON |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 WEST MAIN STREET PO BOX 552, NORWICH NY 13815 |
| Phone | 6073365850 |
| RCSMITHFOUNDATION@FRONTIERNET.NET | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION OR LETTER INCLUDING FINANCIALS, EXEMPTION DETERMINATION, AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | QUARTERLY |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES BENEFITING THE PEOPLE OF CHENANGO 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Building Tomorrow | Norwich, NY | South broad street park | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Norwich, NY | Quarterly distribution | $45,000 |
| The Impact Project | Greene, NY | Building materials | $40,000 |
| The Impact Project | Greene, NY | Building materials | $40,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Norwich, NY | Heating assistance program | $25,000 |
| Norwich Bid | Norwich, NY | Street lights | $25,000 |
| Friends of Recovery | Albany, NY | Marketing | $24,974 |
| Chenango County Blues Society | Norwich, NY | Blues festival | $20,000 |
| Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church | Norwich, NY | Lift/Parking lot | $20,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Norwich, NY | Purchase food/ our daily bread food pantry | $20,000 |
| The Place | Norwich, NY | Teen center programs | $15,000 |
| YMCA | Norwich, NY | Gus macker | $15,000 |
| Canasawacta Valley Methodist Church | Norwich, NY | New roof | $14,000 |
| Promote Oxford Now | Oxford, NY | Housing project | $12,500 |
| St Bartholomew Church | Norwich, NY | Painting interior of church | $12,000 |
| 4Towns Forward | Sidney, NY | Security camera/generator | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Norwich, NY | Milk voucher program | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Norwich, NY | Milk voucher program | $10,000 |
| Rural Health Network of Scny | Binghamton, NY | Connection to care | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew Church | Norwich, NY | Boiler | $10,000 |
| Norwich Theater Co Inc | Norwich, NY | Computers and screens | $9,616 |
| Sam and Adele Golden Foundation | New Berlin, NY | Artist residency program | $9,000 |
| 6 on the Square | Oxford, NY | Free concerts | $8,750 |
| Friends of Rogers | Sherburne, NY | Summer camp | $7,810 |
| Chenango Arts Festival | Norwich, NY | Colorscape | $7,600 |
| Chenango County Helping Families Inc | New Berlin, NY | Family support | $7,600 |
| Earlville Opera House | Earlville, NY | Building and window restoration | $7,312 |
| SPCA Chenango | Norwich, NY | Micro chips and computer equipment | $6,814 |
| Preston United Methodist Church | Norwich, NY | Steps/Ramp | $6,210 |
| Oxford Memorial Library | Oxford, NY | Funding website | $6,000 |
| Norwich Youth Bureau | Norwich, NY | Summer trips | $5,668 |
| Chenango County Catholic Charities | Norwich, NY | Food | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Norwich, NY | Heating assistance program | $5,000 |
| Mid-York Concert Band | Norwich, NY | Holiday concert | $4,500 |
| Coventry Town Museum Association | Greene, NY | Heating for museum | $4,300 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Norwich, NY | New playground | $4,250 |
| Norwich City Band | Norwich, NY | Summer concers | $3,725 |
| Norwich City School District | Norwich, NY | Holiday clothing program | $3,000 |
| Unadilla Community Farm | West Edmeston, NY | Produce -cc food pantries | $2,500 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | New Berlin, NY | Led lighting | $2,250 |
| Monday Evening Music Club | Norwich, NY | Musical performance | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $861,379 | 48 |
| 2023 | $766,252 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532549349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1893940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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