E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Norwich, New York. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, totaling $42,000 across 17 grants.
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,471
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $604,181
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Nbt Bank Na 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-6136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binghamton University ($9K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($13,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Virginia, 7% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of North-Western Ohio Lima, OH | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Marywood University Scranton, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| St Bonaventure University St Bonaventure, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604,181 | $44,546 | $54,062 | $42,000 | 17 | $43,841 | $33,910 | $47,497 |
| 2023 | $613,690 | $32,415 | $45,534 | $34,500 | 16 | $36,289 | $22,160 | $43,454 |
| 2022 | $626,823 | $28,260 | $43,291 | $30,000 | 16 | $32,040 | $18,135 | $44,019 |
| 2021 | $641,976 | $66,952 | $52,414 | $40,500 | 26 | $42,355 | $54,796 | $50,668 |
| 2020 | $627,516 | $38,490 | $47,667 | $36,000 | 16 | — | $28,542 | $41,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are identified as scholarships and went to colleges and universities. Among its recipients, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as using technology, arts, and design for the greater good; Clarkson University describes its mission as educating students to become successful professionals; and St. Bonaventure University describes its commitment to education in the Franciscan tradition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $9,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants were $9,000 to Binghamton University and $7,500 to an individual recipient Community College. Other reported awards included $3,000 each to an individual recipient and Rochester Institute of Technology, and $1,500 each to an individual recipient Fisher College, Syracuse University, Virginia Tech University, the University of Northwestern Ohio, an individual recipient, Clarkson University, Marywood University, and St. Bonaventure University. Onondaga Community College also reports receiving $1,500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
NBT Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund
How much does E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund give each year?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 16 grants.
What is E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,471, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund give grants?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (7%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (2 grants).
Does E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
Who are E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Binghamton University ($9,000), Rochester Institute of Technology ($3,000) and Syracuse University ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($13,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund reported $604K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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 E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are identified as scholarships and went to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's EIN?
E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6076060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does E Brink Trust Uw Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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