Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest awards supporting organizations including Oxfam America, the International Rescue Committee, and Our Little Brothers & Sisters.
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw gave $4K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $266.125), top state New York. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,258
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $266
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $213
- Total assets
- $100,794
- -0.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oxfam America Inc ($511). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, recipients in New York received 30% of grant dollars; Massachusetts and the District of Columbia each received 12%, California received 10%, and Virginia received 7%. The listed grants also went to organizations in Arizona, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $170; repeat grants $273. How we count
Medians: $170 first-time, $213 repeat.
- 94% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $7K (2022). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfam America Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $511 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $426 |
| Our Little Brothers & Sisters Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $426 |
| The American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $341 |
| Salesian Missions New Rochelle, NY | General Support | $298 |
| Missionhurst-Cicm Arlington, VA | General Support | $298 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | General Support | $213 |
| Navajo Health FDSAGE Mem Hospital Ganado, AZ | General Support | $213 |
| The Grant Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $213 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Inc Pine Ridge, SD | General Support | $213 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,794 | $9,459 | $9,896 | $4,258 | 16 | $5,758 | $5,509 | $6,054 |
| 2025 | $101,212 | $11,735 | $9,553 | $4,057 | 17 | $5,557 | $7,785 | $5,758 |
| 2024 | $99,034 | $5,908 | $9,648 | $4,197 | 17 | $5,697 | $1,904 | $5,560 |
| 2023 | $102,788 | $4,401 | $12,434 | $6,967 | 16 | $8,467 | $425 | $5,694 |
| 2022 | $110,860 | $8,683 | $12,491 | $7,042 | 16 | $7,042 | $3,556 | $6,967 |
| 2021 | $114,677 | $11,632 | $10,061 | $6,058 | 16 | — | $7,614 | $6,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and shape their futures. Helen Keller International says it partners with communities to address poverty through health, nutrition, and vision programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $4,258. Grants ranged from $170 to $511, with a median of $213. All listed grant purposes were general support.
Its largest 2026 grants included $511 to Oxfam America, $426 each to the International Rescue Committee and Our Little Brothers & Sisters, and $341 to the American National Red Cross. Other listed recipients included Salesian Missions ($298), Missionhurst-CICM ($298), Helen Keller International ($213), Navajo Health Fdsage Mem Hospital ($213), The Grant Foundation ($213), Red Cloud Indian School ($213), Southwest Indian Foundation ($213), and St Labre Indian School ($213).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
M T Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's only listed officer is M T Trust Company, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
M T Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: MT Trust CO (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2022) — Trustee
- Former: MT Bank (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to M T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw
How much does Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw give each year?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw gave $4K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 17 grants.
What is Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's median grant in 2026 was $213, and its average grant was $266, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw that year got $170 on average.
Where does Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw give grants?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's largest 2026 grantees include Oxfam America Inc ($511), International Rescue Committee ($426) and Our Little Brothers & Sisters ($426), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw reported $101K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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 Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and shape their futures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's EIN?
Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6792269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Elizabeth H Freeman Tr Uw 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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