Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3986225
Foundation Overview
Based in Phelps, NY, Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc has awarded 147 grants totaling $4,098,861 to organizations in New York. Individual grants range from $500 to $511,334, with a median award of $5,700.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 32 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Phelps (46%), Clifton Springs (37%), Canandaigua (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 14% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps Community Center | $186,310 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &Socialization | 2023 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $14,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2023 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $10,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2023 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | $40,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Resthaven Cemtery | $4,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2023 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| House Of John | $3,750 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2023 |
| Phelps Clifton Springs Central School District | $5,805 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $2,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Phelps Historical Society | $1,800 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2023 |
| Phelps Art Center | $5,002 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Gypsum Cemetary Association | $8,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2023 |
| Oaks Corners Fire Company | $4,880 | Oaks Corners, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | West Henrietta, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Phelps Community Center | $186,310 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &Socialization | 2023 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $14,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2023 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $10,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2023 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | $40,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Resthaven Cemtery | $4,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2023 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| House Of John | $3,750 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2023 |
| Phelps Clifton Springs Central School District | $5,805 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $2,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Phelps Historical Society | $1,800 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2023 |
| Phelps Art Center | $5,002 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Gypsum Cemetary Association | $8,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2023 |
| Oaks Corners Fire Company | $4,880 | Oaks Corners, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | West Henrietta, NY, US | Socialization | 2023 |
| Phelps Community Center | $119,635 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $55,636 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $10,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| House Of John | $5,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Cornell Cooperate Ext Of Ont Cty | $10,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $1,500 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Village Of Phelps | $63,357 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationpreservation | 2022 |
| Town Of Phelps | $18,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Historical Society | $12,250 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Clifton Springs | $5,288 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Art Center | $5,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Community Center | $119,635 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $55,636 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $10,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| House Of John | $5,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Cornell Cooperate Ext Of Ont Cty | $10,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $1,500 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Village Of Phelps | $63,357 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationpreservation | 2022 |
| Town Of Phelps | $18,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Historical Society | $12,250 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Clifton Springs | $5,288 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Art Center | $5,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Community Center | $119,635 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $55,636 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $10,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| House Of John | $5,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Cornell Cooperate Ext Of Ont Cty | $10,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Recreation | 2022 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $1,500 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Village Of Phelps | $63,357 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationpreservation | 2022 |
| Town Of Phelps | $18,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Historical Society | $12,250 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Clifton Springs | $5,288 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservation | 2022 |
| Phelps Art Center | $5,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2022 |
| Phelps Community Center | $511,334 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &socialization | 2021 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $167,287 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2021 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $4,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2021 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | $20,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Resthaven Cemtery | $5,599 | Phelps, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2021 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic | $20,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2021 |
| House Of John | $5,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2021 |
| Midlakes Chem Free | $3,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2021 |
| Oaks Corners Improvement Association | $4,000 | Oaks Corners, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2021 |
| Phelps Clifton Springs Central School District | $4,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Wellspring Church Community Care | $10,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2021 |
| Phelps Community Center | $356,124 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &socialization | 2020 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $33,400 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2020 |
| Phelps Art Center | $3,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreation | 2020 |
| Village Of Phelps | $3,400 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2020 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $2,250 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Genesee Country Museum | $11,000 | Mumford, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2020 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $4,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Seneca Falls, NY, US | Socialization | 2020 |
| Gypsum Cemetary Association | $2,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2020 |
| Midlakes Middle School Band | $500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | $45,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Midlakes Theatre Experience | $700 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Phelps Community Historical Society | $5,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2020 |
| Resthaven Cemtery | $1,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2020 |
| Phelps Community Center | $202,018 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation &socialization | 2018 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $53,181 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreationhistorical Preservation | 2018 |
| Phelps Art Center | $55,908 | Phelps, NY, US | Culture & Artsrecreation | 2018 |
| Phelps Clifton Springs School District | $4,036 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Village Of Phelps | $33,700 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2018 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Charities | $1,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Ontario Pathways | $5,200 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2018 |
| Gypsum Riverview Cemetery | $1,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2018 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $3,374 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2018 |
| Resthaven Cemetery | $500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2018 |
| Phelps Community Historical Society | $5,500 | Phelps, NY, US | Historicalpreservation | 2018 |
| The Partnership For Ontario County | $60,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2018 |
| Midlakes Scholarship Fund | $20,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Phelps Community Memorial Library | $15,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Graduates Of Distinction | $1,200 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2018 |
| Phelps Community Center | $147,900 | Phelps, NY, US | Socializationrecreation & | 2017 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $123,019 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationculture & Artshistorical Preservation | 2017 |
| Phelps Art Center | $55,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationculture & Arts | 2017 |
| Midlakes Jr Foundation | $51,095 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| Village Of Phelps | $9,200 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2017 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Club | $1,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| Ontario Pathways | $5,700 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| Gypsum Riverview Cemetery | $6,589 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2017 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $3,000 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2017 |
| Phelps Volunteer Ambulance | $22,960 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| Resthaven Cemetery | $1,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2017 |
| Lyons Heritage Society | $1,500 | Lyons, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2017 |
| Genesee Country Museum | $15,000 | Mumford, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2017 |
| The Partnership For Ontario County | $15,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| House Of John | $500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| Cornell Cooperative | $10,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| Mercy Flight Central | $1,500 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2017 |
| Phelps Community Center | $109,633 | Phelps, NY, US | Socializationrecreation & | 2016 |
| Phelps Business Development Council | $117,834 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationculture & Artshistorical Preservation | 2016 |
| Phelps Art Center | $10,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreationculture & Arts | 2016 |
| Midlakes Jr Foundation | $22,450 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Village Of Phelps | $1,700 | Phelps, NY, US | Recreation | 2016 |
| Clifton Springs Rotary Club | $1,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Phelps Community Historical Society | $24,067 | Phelps, NY, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| Ontario Pathways | $5,400 | Canandaigua, NY, US | Socialization | 2016 |
| Bright Beginnings Elc Inc | $33,080 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2016 |
| Gypsum Riverview Cemetery | $6,931 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2016 |
| Orleans Cemetery Association | $2,500 | Clifton Springs, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2016 |
| United Church Of Phelps | $10,400 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $2,500 | Seneca Falls, NY, US | Socialization | 2016 |
| Phelps Volunteer Fire Dept | $9,100 | Phelps, NY, US | Socialization | 2016 |
| Resthaven Cemetery | $1,000 | Phelps, NY, US | Preservationhistorical | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3986225 |
| Website | http://www.phelpsny.com/business/preston-foundation/ |
| Address | PO BOX 21 Phelps, NY 14532-0021 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Frank Murphy |
|---|---|
| Director | John Uveges |
| Treasurer | James E Cheney |
| Secretary | Aleta Williamson |
| Director | Diane Sheckler |
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