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Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc: 70 grants to organizations, $7.9 million (tax year ended December 2025)

Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Auburn, NY, paid 70 grants to organizations totaling $7,892,812 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on July 15, 2026. The largest was $5,525,032 to Seward House Museum in Auburn, NY for toward endowment ($4.9m); capital restricted ($500k); seward carriage ($100k).

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EIN
156017650
Based in
Auburn, NY
Assets
$120,250,335
Grants paid
$7,892,812
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed July 15, 2026, IRS object ID 202611969349101001. It reported $7,892,812 in grants paid; 70 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Seward House MuseumAuburn, NYToward endowment ($4.9m); capital restricted ($500k); seward carriage ($100k)Arts, culture and humanities$5,525,032apps.irs.gov
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYMccaffery-wagman tennis and wellness centerEducation$450,000apps.irs.gov
The Rev Theater CompanyAuburn, NYProgramming ($175k); unrestricted ($175k); tribute band event ($10k)$360,000apps.irs.gov
Causewave Community PartnersRochester, NYCapacity navigation with streamlined access to capacity building support$259,475apps.irs.gov
Booker T Washington Community CenterAuburn, NYToward before and after school feeding program, unrestricted$121,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of Central New YorkSyracuse, NYCapacity expansion project ($50,000); support cayuga county food programs ($45,000); unrestricted ($15,000)Food, agriculture and nutrition$110,000apps.irs.gov
Catalyst CayugaAuburn, NYInvesting in peer-to-peer networking and learning in cayuga county$100,000apps.irs.gov
Syracuse Area Landmark TheatreSyracuse, NYToward the centennial capital campaignArts, culture and humanities$75,000apps.irs.gov
E John Gavras CenterAuburn, NYPreschool capacity building grant ($44,000); dolly parton imagination library sustainability project ($30,000)$74,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Emerson ParkAuburn, NYToward development mgmt ($50k); unrestricted ($3k); easter 2025 event ($2.5k); sunday funday ($1k)Community improvement and capacity building$56,500apps.irs.gov
Auburn Public TheaterAuburn, NYToward 2025 gap supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hazard Library AssociationPoplar Ridge, NYToward hazard library building project$50,000apps.irs.gov
Seymour Public Library DistrictAuburn, NYToward interior renovation and improvementsEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Co Emerson ParkAuburn, NYEmerson park programming support grant 2024-2026$38,255apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Bombers Youth Baseball IncAuburn, NYToward the outfield fenceRecreation and sports$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga County TreasurerAuburn, NYToward ward o'hara museum - replacement of museum log cabin$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNToward wetland restoration at owasco flats inlet$25,000apps.irs.gov
Saunders Finger Lakes MuseumBranchport, NYSaunders finger lakes museum's capital project$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Cayuga Instant Aid IncPoplar Ridge, NYToward scia building renovation and improvements project$25,000apps.irs.gov
Union Springs Fire DepartmentUnion Springs, NYToward 2025 neoteric hovercraft$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Ny AuburnTwin Falls, IDToward no kid sleeps on the floor ($15,000); unrestricted ($7,500)$22,500apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian ChurchAuburn, NYToward case mansion ballroom roof restoration$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYToward the mary mclean evans '82 scholarship fund$20,000apps.irs.gov
Musical Associates of CnySyracuse, NYToward july 3 patriotic celebration in emerson park 2025$20,000apps.irs.gov
University of RochesterRochester, NYToward river campus libraries excellence fundEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Tyburn AcademyAuburn, NYToward the science lab remodelEducation$18,500apps.irs.gov
City of AuburnAuburn, NYToward city of auburn summer recreation program for kids$17,500apps.irs.gov
Moravia Hope PantryMoravia, NYToward backpack program ($10,000); toward general support ($5,000)Food, agriculture and nutrition$15,000apps.irs.gov
Syracuse Model Neighborhood FacilitySyracuse, NYToward syracuse community connectionsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
West Genoa Cemetery AssociationKing Ferry, NYToward civil war soldier monument repairMutual and membership benefit$15,000apps.irs.gov
Powers Library AssociationMoravia, NYUnrestricted$14,000apps.irs.gov
Finger Lakes Spca of CnyAuburn, NYToward laundry room needs ($8,500); unrestricted ($5,000)$13,500apps.irs.gov
Matthew HouseAuburn, NYUnrestrictedHealth care$12,500apps.irs.gov
Greenwich Alliance for Education FoundationGreenwich, CTToward strategic planning ($10,000); toward board retreat ($2,000)$12,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce FoundationAuburn, NYSpecifically toward costs to create the strategic plan$11,500apps.irs.gov
Abc Cayuga IncAuburn, NYToward play space - in honor of meg o'connellPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Clear Path for Veterans IncChittenango, NYUnrestricted, for use with the canine programHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYToward cals annual fundEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope for HeatherLiverpool, NYToward ovarian cancer research and awarenessDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Indian Mound Cemetery AssocMoravia, NYFor combatting community deterioration (public areas)$10,000apps.irs.gov
Louise Wells Cameron Art MuseumWilmington, NCUnrestricted or for capital needsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sage UpstateSyracuse, NYUnrestrictedCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,000apps.irs.gov
St James Parish FoundationWilmington, NCUnrestrictedReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Frederick Gunn SchoolWashington, CTUnrestrictedEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Action Programs CayugasenecaAuburn, NYChristmas elf$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dress for Success PittsburghPittsburgh, PAUnrestrictedEmployment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kids in CrisisCos Cob, CTToward teen talk ($3,000); toward the text helpline ($2,000)$5,000apps.irs.gov
Links Foundation IncWashington, DC(pittsburgh chapter) toward eastern area hbcu project$5,000apps.irs.gov
Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga CountyAuburn, NYToward student assessments - literacy classesEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rescue Mission Alliance of SyracuseSyracuse, NYToward needs at syracuse emergency shelter/crossroads$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Frances Xavier Cabrini ParishRochester, NYTowards matthew's closet clothing storehouse$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Mary's ChurchAuburn, NYToward hvac repair/replacement at st. mary's church$5,000apps.irs.gov
CandidNew York, NYGeneral operating support for 2025Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC2025 programs and servicesPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
Scipio Volunteer Fire CompanyScipio Center, NYUnrestrictedPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$4,000apps.irs.gov
Ny Funders AllianceSyracuse, NY2025 programs and services$3,500apps.irs.gov
Antique Boat MuseumClayton, NYUnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount CarmelHighlands Ranch, COToward the monastery in fairfield, pa$3,000apps.irs.gov
Greenwich LibraryGreenwich, CTToward children's programs and outreachEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
Old Mentz Heritage CenterPort Byron, NYToward restoration and preservation of historic erie canal mural.Arts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Riverside Cemetery AssociationWellesley Island, NYFor combatting community deterioration (public areas)Mutual and membership benefit$3,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Museum of History and ArtAuburn, NYIn honor of kirsten gosch$2,500apps.irs.gov
Harriet Tubman HomeAuburn, NYUnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Schweinfurth Memorial Art CenterAuburn, NYIn honor of donna lamb$2,500apps.irs.gov
Auburn YMCA-WeiuAuburn, NYUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
St Boniface ParishWilliamsport, PAIn honor of mary a. dawes and in memory of terry l. dawes$2,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Cayuga CountyAuburn, NYSupport for 2025 non-profit summitPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,500apps.irs.gov
Transportation Project for Cayuga CoAuburn, NYToward purchase of new printer/copier/fax machine$1,200apps.irs.gov
Tomatofest of Central New YorkAuburn, NYToward tomatofest signageFood, agriculture and nutrition$1,000apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC2025 membership dues$850apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed September 3, 2025, IRS object ID 202512469349100426. It reported $2,496,660 in grants paid; 87 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Schweinfurth Memorial Art CenterAuburn, NYToward west end arts campus$421,200apps.irs.gov
Seward House MuseumAuburn, NYToward permanent endowment fundArts, culture and humanities$224,868apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Co Emerson ParkAuburn, NYEmerson park: concert venue design development$201,000apps.irs.gov
Berea CollegeBerea, KYToward the campaign for two new technology and design buildingsEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Rev Theatre CompanyAuburn, NY2024 support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Museum of History and ArtAuburn, NYToward west end arts campus project$128,800apps.irs.gov
The Upstate FoundationSyracuse, NYCampaign for child and adolescent mental healthHuman services$125,000apps.irs.gov
Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYToward alex: advise, learn, experience student-centered advising at hamilton college.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Finger Lakes Spca of CnyAuburn, NYFinger lakes spca shelter renovation project$80,000apps.irs.gov
Auburn Public TheaterAuburn, NYAuburn public theater building repairsArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Auburn YMCA-WeiuAuburn, NYAuburn ymca-weiu allyn-riford pool hvac project$50,000apps.irs.gov
Nick's Ride 4 Friends IncAuburn, NYExpand and strengthen organizational capacity for long term financial sustainability$50,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Cayuga CountyAuburn, NYSupport of the 2024-25 united way of cayuga county fall campaign: the next 100 yearsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Co Emerson ParkAuburn, NYEmerson park programming support grant 2024-2026$45,000apps.irs.gov
E John Gavras CenterAuburn, NYPreschool capacity building grant$44,000apps.irs.gov
Finger Lakes Spca of CnyAuburn, NYUnrestricted$35,000apps.irs.gov
East Hill Family Medical Inc Dba East Hill Medical CenterAuburn, NYFulton street renovation project$27,500apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross Greater Rochester ChapterWest Henrietta, NYPerinton blood donation center$25,000apps.irs.gov
Auburn United Methodist ChurchAuburn, NYRoofing the education and community building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Howland Stone Store MuseumAurora, NYOpendore porch reconstruction$25,000apps.irs.gov
Indian Mound Cemetery AssociationMoravia, NYFor combatting community deterioration, focusing on areas open to the public or the publics view$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oswego Health FoundationOswego, NYEmergency department renovation to create space for pediatric psychiatric patients awaiting transferPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Saints Mary & Martha ParishAuburn, NYToward st. hyacinth window project$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cayuga Community College FoundationAuburn, NYToward permanent restricted endowment for the bartolotta endowed scholarship fund$20,000apps.irs.gov
Church of Saints Peter and JohnAuburn, NYRepair and shoring up of the lower east tower wall$20,000apps.irs.gov
Musical Associates of Cny (the Syracuse Orchestra)Syracuse, NYJuly 3 patriotic celebration in emerson park 2024$20,000apps.irs.gov
Unity House of Cayuga County IncAuburn, NYOrganization-wide telephone systemMental health and crisis intervention$20,000apps.irs.gov
University of RochesterRochester, NYToward the university of rochester river campus libraries excellence fundEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
City of AuburnAuburn, NYCity of auburn summer recreation program for kids$17,500apps.irs.gov
Matthew House IncAuburn, NYUnrestrictedHealth care$17,500apps.irs.gov
The Caring Coalition of Central New York Dba Hospice of Central New York AnLiverpool, NYHospice education/training room audio-visual upgrade project$14,962apps.irs.gov
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYToward cals annual fundEducation$12,500apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army of AuburnSyracuse, NYPurchase and installation of a commercial dishwasher for soup kitchen$12,000apps.irs.gov
Community Science InstituteIthaca, NYBuilding capacity at community science instituteEnvironment$11,300apps.irs.gov
The Rev Theatre CompanyAuburn, NYToward apartment renovations$11,000apps.irs.gov
Ann Harris Initiative for Emergency Veterinary Care IncFayetteville, NYUnrestrictedAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope for HeatherLiverpool, NYToward ovarian cancer research and awarenessDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
MozaicWaterloo, NYStart-up costs for expanding programs for individuals with disabilities and other barriers$10,000apps.irs.gov
Transportation Project for Cayuga County IncAuburn, NYPurchase new radios, software and base for all seven vans, also a two year contract$9,000apps.irs.gov
Booker T Washington Community CenterAuburn, NYUnrestricted$7,500apps.irs.gov
Presbyterian SeniorcareOakmont, PAUnrestrictedHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Rescue Mission Alliance of SyracuseSyracuse, NYUnrestricted$7,500apps.irs.gov
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncTwin Falls, IDUnrestricted$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Rev Theatre CompanyAuburn, NYUnrestricted$6,500apps.irs.gov
Booker T Washington Community CenterAuburn, NYToward jr./sr.after school programs$5,500apps.irs.gov
1941 Historical Aircraft Group Inc Dba National Warplane MuseumGeneseo, NYUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Acr HealthSyracuse, NYToward the q center, in honor of kristen e. rubacka$5,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross Greater Rochester ChapterWest Henrietta, NYHurricane helene and milton relief$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cayugaseneca Community Action Agency Dba Community Action Programs CayugasAuburn, NYChristmas elf$5,000apps.irs.gov
David's Refuge IncEast Syracuse, NYUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
E John Gavras CenterAuburn, NYToward the dolly parton imagination library$5,000apps.irs.gov
Greenwich Alliance for Education FoundationGreenwich, CTToward theater arts programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kids in Crisis IncCos Cob, CTToward teen talk$5,000apps.irs.gov
Louise Wells Cameron Art MuseumWilmington, NCUnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Moravia Hope Pantry IncMoravia, NYToward backpack programFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
St James Parish Foundation IncWilmington, NCToward general endowmentReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York Inc (dba Wcny)Syracuse, NYUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Town of Hanover NHHanover, NHUse restricted to the etna library, in memory of richard paul rubacka$5,000apps.irs.gov
Toomey ResidentialSyracuse, NYBathroom renovation at supervised independent living program$4,450apps.irs.gov
AbilisGreenwich, CTToward employment services/cafe training programMental health and crisis intervention$4,000apps.irs.gov
CandidNew York, NYGeneral operating support 2024Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC2024 programs and servicesPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
Greenwich LibraryGreenwich, CTToward children's programs & outreachEducation$3,500apps.irs.gov
Ny Funders AllianceSyracuse, NY2024 programs and services$3,500apps.irs.gov
Transportation Project for Cayuga County IncAuburn, NYUnrestricted$3,500apps.irs.gov
Aurora Free LibraryAurora, NYOperating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Bruce Museum IncGreenwich, CTToward seaside centerArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Carmel of Jesus Mary Joseph Fairfield IncFairfield, PAUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount CarmelFairfield, PAUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of Central New YorkSyracuse, NYUnrestrictedFood, agriculture and nutrition$2,500apps.irs.gov
Frontenac Historical Society and MuseumUnion Springs, NYOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Harriet Tubman HomeAuburn, NYUnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County IncAuburn, NYUnrestrictedEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Rescue Mission Alliance of SyracuseSyracuse, NYToward the runaway & homeless youth shelter$2,500apps.irs.gov
Catholic Charities of Onondaga CountySyracuse, NYToward summer programming, pre-k session, for the children of vincent house$2,000apps.irs.gov
Powers Library AssociationMoravia, NYGeneral programming support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Powers Library AssociationMoravia, NYUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Riverside Cemetery AssociationWellesley Island, NYFor combatting community deterioration, focusing on areas open to the public or the publics viewMutual and membership benefit$2,000apps.irs.gov
Scipio Volunteer Fire DepartmentScipio Center, NYUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Cayuga Instant Aid IncPoplar Ridge, NYUnrestricted$1,500apps.irs.gov
Syracuse Shakespeare in the ParkSyracuse, NYOthello$1,500apps.irs.gov
Auburn YMCA-WeiuAuburn, NYUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Healing Harts Equestrian Center IncUnion Springs, NYOperating supportHealth care$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nick's Ride 4 Friends IncAuburn, NYUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC2024 membership dues$830apps.irs.gov
United Way of Cayuga CountyAuburn, NYToward sponsorship of 2023 non-profit summitPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
New York$10,062,292
Kentucky$150,000
Connecticut$50,000
Idaho$30,000
North Carolina$30,000
Tennessee$25,000
Pennsylvania$19,500
District of Columbia$14,680

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