The Decker Foundation concentrates its giving on local health and higher-education infrastructure in the Binghamton region, funding capital projects and equipment rather than general operating support. Over a recent period it made a small number of very large grants — chiefly to Binghamton University and the regional hospital system — that purchase medical teaching equipment and underwrite major construction. Grants also support clinical therapy space for aging/senior care providers, indicating an interest in improving healthcare delivery and training locally.
A defining feature of the Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation Inc is its repeated support for major health and higher-education construction in the Binghamton area. One of the largest recent awards went to United Health Services Foundation for a 6-story addition, while another substantial grant supported Binghamton University Foundation work to renovate and relocate the Division of Speech & Pathology. Those awards sit alongside grants for medical training equipment, including human anatomy models and dissection tables, showing that the foundation backs both physical infrastructure and the learning spaces tied to it. The foundation’s recent giving also reaches into local care settings and community institutions. Good Shepherd Communities received support for an outpatient therapy room, and smaller grants have gone to organizations such as Avre for HVAC systems and The Discovery Center for a playground project. That mix points to a funder that favors facility-level improvements, equipment purchases, and projects that change how local organizations deliver services. The pattern is strongly place-based and centered on institutions serving Broome County residents, with grants appearing across healthcare, education, human services, and culture.
Health care infrastructure is one of the clearest themes in the foundation’s grantmaking. It awarded $300,000 to United Health Services Foundation to construct a 6-story addition, and another $100,000 to Lourdes Hospital Foundation to purchase an O-ARM robotic Medtronic surgical device. Education-related support appears in both training and campus facilities. Binghamton University Foundation received $99,970 for tuition for 13 LPN students, while the same grantee also received funds to renovate and relocate the Division of Speech & Pathology. The foundation also backs community-serving buildings and spaces. Mercy House of the Southern Tier got $100,000 to construct 6 resident rooms, and Friends of Mary Wilcox Library received $84,000 to construct an additional building. These grants show an emphasis on brick-and-mortar improvements rather than routine operating support.
Typical grants are small relative to the foundation’s largest awards, with a p25 of $1,500, a median of $3,000, and a p75 of $49,750. At the high end, the recent record includes six- and seven-figure capital gifts, while many awards are much smaller. The pattern also suggests repeat relationships. United Health Services Foundation, Binghamton University Foundation, United Way of Broome County, and Avre each appear in multiple years, often for related facility or campaign support. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs, including a Uniform Grant Application and a small-grants track under $5,000. It funds bona fide charitable organizations and also makes grants to individuals.
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$32.1M
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Most grants fall between $2K and $50K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Highly concentrated: few, large capital grants (multi-6-figure to low-7-figure) with repeat funding to the same local institutional grantees; emphasis on one-time capital expenditures and equipment rather than many small grants or unrestricted support.
Notable grantees: Binghamton University Foundation, United Health Services Foundation, Good Shepherd Communities
Giving is overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in New York, and the top state by grant count is NY. Recent awards cluster in Broome County communities such as Binghamton, Vestal, Endwell, Endicott, Johnson City, and Whitney Point. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 94 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. recipients in the recent data.
It provides grants to bona fide charitable organizations, with primary emphasis on educational, medical and medical research institutions, and cultural and human service organizations serving residents of Broome County. Recent grantees include hospitals, universities, social service organizations, libraries, arts groups, and community centers.
The foundation’s typical grant size is modest, with a p25 of $1,500, a median of $3,000, and a p75 of $49,750. Its recent giving also includes much larger capital awards, including six- and seven-figure grants.
Yes. The active grant programs say the foundation accepts unsolicited requests, including through a General Grant Program, a Decker Foundation General Grant Program, Small Grants under $5,000, and a Uniform Grant Application process.
Yes. Its giving is local, with 99% of grants to recipients in New York and a focus on Broome County, including Binghamton, Vestal, Endwell, Endicott, Johnson City, and Whitney Point.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and recent grants include tuition for 13 LPN students at Lourdes Hospital Foundation as well as grants to institutions that serve local residents.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Same eligibility as General Grant Program. Meeting with the Foundation prior to applying is required. One copy of application required for requests under $5,000.
Deadline: Considered at any time (not bound to quarterly deadlines).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $400,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE & INSTALL ROLL STAND |
| UHS FOUNDATION INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $350,000 | 2026 | CONSTRUCT A 6-STORY ADDITION |
| MERCY HOUSE OF SOUTHERN TIER | ENDICOTT, NY | $250,000 | 2026 | CONSTRUCT 6 RESIDENT ROOMS |
| HELPING CELEBRATE ABILITIES | JOHNSON CITY, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | CONSTRUCT ADDITION |
| ROBERSON MUSEUM & SCIENCE CTR | BINGHAMTON, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | HVAC UPGRADES |
| UNITED WAY OF BROOME COUNTY | VESTAL, NY | $90,000 | 2026 | 2025 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| LOURDES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $84,590 | 2026 | TUITION FOR LPN STUDENTS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF BING | BINGHAMTON, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | RENOVATE 86 WALNUT ST. BING. |
| BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | 2025 UCF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | 2026 UCF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | VESTAL, NY | $49,000 | 2026 | BUILDING REPAIRS |
| ENDICOTT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | ENDICOTT, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | RESTORE ROOF |
| WSKG PUBLIC MEDIA | VESTAL, NY | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BROOME COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $6,000 | 2026 | CHOW |
| WINDSOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | WINDSOR, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | EASTERN BC PANTRY |
| UHS FOUNDATION INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF MARY WILCOX LIBRARY | WHITNEY POINT, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN BROOME | ENDICOTT, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER | JOHNSON CITY, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE STACK PROJECT | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT LITERACY PROG. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BINGHAMTON | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERCY HOUSE OF SOUTHERN TIER | ENDICOTT, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRIPLE CITIES MAKERSPACE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | SUITEGENERAL SUPPORT |
| BCC FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | DECKER HEALTH SCIENCE INNOVATION FUND FOR DENTAL HEALTH |
| ENDWELL ROTARY FOUNDATION | ENDICOTT, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | BAND ORGAN RALLY @ SPEIDI FEST |
| GOODWILL THEATRE | JOHNSON CITY, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTHERN TIER LYME SUPPORT | JOHNSON CITY, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY & INNOV | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | MUSEUMS EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS |
| AVRE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $300,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCT A 6-STORY ADDITION |
| BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | VESTAL, NY | $290,397 | 2025 | RENOVATE, RELOCATE DIV OF SPEECH & PATHOLOGY |
| GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITIES | ENDWELL, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCT OUTPATIENT THERAPY ROOM |
| TRIPLE CITIES MAKERSPACEINC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $130,000 | 2025 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATE |
| MERCY HOUSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | ENDICOTT, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCT 6 RESIDENT ROOMS |
| LOURDES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $99,970 | 2025 | TUITION FOR 13 LPN STUDENTS |
| UNITED WAY OF BROOME COUNTY | VESTAL, NY | $90,000 | 2025 | 2024 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| FRIENDS OF MARY WILCOX LIBRARY | WHITNEY POINT, NY | $84,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL BUILDING |
| AVRE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $78,884 | 2025 | PURCHASE INSTALL 3 HVAC SYSTEMS |
| THE DISCOVERY CENTER | BINGHAMTON, NY | $65,000 | 2025 | BUILD PIRATE SHIP PLAYGROUND |
| BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | 2024 UCF CAMPAIGN |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | VESTAL, NY | $49,000 | 2025 | BUILDING REPAIRS |
| AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $34,442 | 2025 | PURCHASE AND INSTALL HVAC SYSTEM |
| PHELPS MANSION MUSEUM | BINGHAMTON, NY | $26,410 | 2025 | REPLACE SERVICE PORCH |
| DISCOVERIES IN SCULPTURE INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | RESTORATION OF RANDALL HOUSE |
| POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF BING | BINGHAMTON, NY | $16,300 | 2025 | PURCHASE/INSTALL LED LIGHTS |
| WINDSOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | WINDSOR, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | EASTERN BC PANTRY |
| FRIENDS OF BROOME COUNTY LIBRARY | BINGHAMTON, NY | $4,971 | 2025 | TCM FAMILY WORKSTATION |
| BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | RESTRICTED FUNDS |
AVRE
$400,000PURCHASE & INSTALL ROLL STAND
UHS FOUNDATION INC
$350,000CONSTRUCT A 6-STORY ADDITION
HELPING CELEBRATE ABILITIES
$150,000CONSTRUCT ADDITION
2025 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
THE SALVATION ARMY OF BING
$75,000RENOVATE 86 WALNUT ST. BING.
BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$55,0002025 UCF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$55,0002026 UCF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
$49,000BUILDING REPAIRS
ENDICOTT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$25,000RESTORE ROOF
WSKG PUBLIC MEDIA
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WINDSOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
$5,000EASTERN BC PANTRY
UHS FOUNDATION INC
$3,500GENERAL SUPPORT
BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF MARY WILCOX LIBRARY
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN BROOME
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE STACK PROJECT
$1,500PROGRAM SUPPORT LITERACY PROG.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BINGHAMTON
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
TRIPLE CITIES MAKERSPACE
$1,000SUITEGENERAL SUPPORT
BCC FOUNDATION
$1,000DECKER HEALTH SCIENCE INNOVATION FUND FOR DENTAL HEALTH
ENDWELL ROTARY FOUNDATION
$1,000BAND ORGAN RALLY @ SPEIDI FEST
GOODWILL THEATRE
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTHERN TIER LYME SUPPORT
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY & INNOV
$1,000MUSEUMS EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
AVRE
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$290,397RENOVATE, RELOCATE DIV OF SPEECH & PATHOLOGY
GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITIES
$250,000CONSTRUCT OUTPATIENT THERAPY ROOM
TRIPLE CITIES MAKERSPACEINC
$130,000BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATE
FRIENDS OF MARY WILCOX LIBRARY
$84,000CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL BUILDING
AVRE
$78,884PURCHASE INSTALL 3 HVAC SYSTEMS
THE DISCOVERY CENTER
$65,000BUILD PIRATE SHIP PLAYGROUND
BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$55,0002024 UCF CAMPAIGN
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
$49,000BUILDING REPAIRS
AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC
$34,442PURCHASE AND INSTALL HVAC SYSTEM
PHELPS MANSION MUSEUM
$26,410REPLACE SERVICE PORCH
DISCOVERIES IN SCULPTURE INC
$25,000RESTORATION OF RANDALL HOUSE
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF BING
$16,300PURCHASE/INSTALL LED LIGHTS
WINDSOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
$5,000EASTERN BC PANTRY
FRIENDS OF BROOME COUNTY LIBRARY
$4,971TCM FAMILY WORKSTATION
BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT