Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw
The Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund UW is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. It reported 15 grants totaling $95,330 in 2025, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in an individual recipient
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw at a glance
In short: Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw gave $95K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,330
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,355
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,655
- Total assets
- $1,709,282
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing said applications had to be in the guidance office by May 1. That deadline is a past cycle and is not presented as a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing said applications had to be in the guidance office by May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: High School Guidance Office Of Fond
Mailing address: 112 Old Johnstown Rd, Fonda, NY 12068
Phone: (518) 853-3182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fulton-Montgomery Community College ($17K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($22,095), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in an individual recipient The 2023 filing states a preference for graduates of the high school of Cent Sch Dist #1 and the towns of Mohawk, Glen, etc., in Montgomery County, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2020) to $109K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College Johnstown, NY | Scholarships | $17,440 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $22,095 |
| Siena College Loudonville, NY | Scholarships | $12,195 |
| Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | Scholarship | $4,655 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | Scholarship | $4,655 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Scholarship | $4,655 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Scholarship | $4,655 |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $4,655 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Scholarship | $4,065 |
| Utica University Utica, NY | Scholarships | $4,065 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,709,282 | $133,872 | $120,904 | $95,330 | 15 | $99,013 | $113,384 | $105,595 |
| 2024 | $1,696,427 | $105,872 | $117,135 | $93,540 | 16 | $97,262 | $78,958 | $107,783 |
| 2023 | $1,707,694 | $73,820 | $120,767 | $99,065 | 20 | $101,235 | $53,586 | $95,184 |
| 2022 | $1,754,661 | $103,741 | $133,516 | $109,003 | 18 | $112,028 | $82,113 | $100,778 |
| 2021 | $1,784,654 | $112,407 | $125,453 | $102,565 | 15 | — | $89,839 | $110,145 |
| 2020 | $1,797,701 | $46,830 | $111,452 | $88,900 | 14 | — | $30,525 | $99,209 |
| 2019 | $1,862,325 | $128,278 | $121,568 | $96,230 | 15 | — | $108,771 | $95,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants identify scholarships as the purpose of its giving and include awards to higher-education institutions.
The grantees describe a range of educational missions. St. Lawrence University says it prepares students to be critical and creative thinkers and to pursue knowledge for the benefit of themselves and humanity. Clarkson University describes its mission as educating students for professional careers, with instruction and research across fields including engineering, business, science, health, education, and liberal arts. Keuka College says it aims to create exemplary citizens and leaders. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says it educates leaders for technology-based careers and applies technology responsibly.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $95,330. The median grant was $4,655; awards ranged from $4,065 to $17,440. The largest grants were $17,440 to Fulton-Montgomery Community College, $12,785 to an individual recipient, and $12,195 to Siena College. Other reported awards included $4,655 each to Keuka College, two individual recipients, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, and SUNY College of Environmental Science, and $4,065 each to Union College and Utica University. Skidmore College also reported receiving $4,065 from the fund in 2025.
The fund’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that application forms are available at the high school guidance office and the trustee’s office, and directs applicants to contact the High School Guidance Office of Fond. The filing gives a preference to graduates of the high school of Cent Sch Dist #1 and the towns of Mohawk, Glen, etc., in Montgomery County, New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA as trustee.
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $21K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw
How much does Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw give each year?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw gave $95K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 16 grants.
What is Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's typical grant size?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's median grant in 2025 was $4,655, and its average grant was $6,355, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw give grants?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's largest grantees?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's largest 2025 grantees include Fulton-Montgomery Community College ($17,440), Siena College ($12,195) and Keuka College ($4,655), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($22,095), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants identify scholarships as the purpose of its giving and include awards to higher-education institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's EIN?
Burton and Wemple Scholarship Fund Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6192188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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