Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma

Private foundation · Grantmaker Eagan, MN EIN: 35-6797693

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2026 grants supported scholarships at colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, with the filing specifying scholarship support for residents of Grant County, Oregon.

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma at a glance

In short: Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma gave $272K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$272,295
-0.9% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
22
-12.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$12,377
+12.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$10,153
Total assets
$4,600,771
+4.7% vs 2025
Primary geography
Oregon (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma

How to Apply

The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to request the form and materials from U.S. Bank. Awards are restricted to scholarships for residents of Grant County, Oregon, attending college, university, or another institution of higher learning.

Review Cycle
Contact U.S. Bank.
Deadline
Contact U.S.
Contact

Application contact: Us Bank Attn Linda Thomas-Bush
Mailing address: 800 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (503) 465-4120

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Utah State University: $20KUtah State University$20KColumbia Basin College: $12KColumbia Basin College$12KWestern Oregon University: $10KWestern Oregon University$10KEastern Oregon University: $10KEastern Oregon University$10KOregon Institute of Technology: $10KOregon Institute of Technology$10KOregon Health & Science University: $10KOregon Health & ScienceUniversity$10KUniversity of Oregon: $10KUniversity of Oregon$10KGrand Canyon University: $10KGrand Canyon University$10KWestern Governors University: $10KWestern Governors University$10KOregon State University: $10KOregon State University$10K

The largest 2026 recipient was Utah State University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $114K.

Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($120,459), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

106<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 108 (98%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2026, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 17% to Utah, 10% to Idaho, 4% to Washington, and 4% to New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

19states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

PhoenixEugeneCorvallisKlamath FallsLa GrandeMonmouthPortlandSalt Lake CityPullmanSalemBoiseCollege ParkCollege PlaceForest GroveLaramieMcMinnvilleMinneapolisMissoulaMoscowNewberg

How Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). 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

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K15 grants2021 21 grants2022 22 grants2023 18 grants2024 25 grants2025 22 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2024) to $293K (2023). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $272K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
7 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$120,459
Utah State University Logan, UTScholarships$20,306
Columbia Basin College Pasco, WAScholarships$12,000
Western Oregon University Monmouth, ORScholarships$10,153
Eastern Oregon University La Grande, ORScholarships$10,153
Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, ORScholarships$10,153
Oregon Health & Science University Portland, ORScholarships$10,153
University of Oregon Eugene, ORScholarships$10,153
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZScholarships$10,153
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UTScholarships$10,153
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$4,600,771$517,067$342,098$272,29522$279,926$455,115$295,122
2025$4,395,730$328,632$345,312$274,70025$282,470$272,356$270,779
2024$4,395,415$376,879$265,136$206,00018$213,110$314,736$265,590
2023$4,246,872$136,935$373,726$292,50022$300,161$86,293$241,659
2022$4,471,717$908,954$341,844$278,00021$285,996$841,778$295,585
2021$3,872,844$8,000$288,992$206,58915—$22,828$242,983

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma reported a distributable amount of $295K 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 grant purposes were scholarships. Supported organizations include community colleges and universities. For example, an individual recipient Community College’s foundation describes its mission as supporting students, programs, and capital projects at the college; an individual recipient Community College says its foundation creates scholarships and enhances student life and activities.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $272,295. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $36,000, with a median of $10,153. Among the largest grants were $36,000 to an individual recipient Community College, $24,000 each to an individual recipient Community College and an individual recipient Community College, and $20,306 to Utah State University—all for scholarships.

The 2026 filing also lists $12,000 to Columbia Basin College and $10,153 each to Western Oregon University, an individual recipient Hampshire University, an individual recipient The School Nampa, Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon Health & Science University, and the University of Oregon, all for scholarships. Other reported 2026 recipients include Grand Canyon University, Linfield University, and Western Governors University, each receiving $10,153.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • US Bank N A

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    $55K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: US Bank NA (2021–2025) — 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

US Bank N a — Trustee: $55KUS Bank N aTrustee$55K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $55K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma

How much does Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma give each year?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma gave $272K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $275K across 25 grants.

What is Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's typical grant size?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's median grant in 2026 was $10,153, and its average grant was $12,377, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma give grants?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma gives mostly in Oregon: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (17%) and Idaho (10%).

Does Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (22 grants).

Who are Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's largest grantees?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's largest 2026 grantees include Utah State University ($20,306), Columbia Basin College ($12,000) and Western Oregon University ($10,153), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($120,459), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (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 Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grant purposes were scholarships. Supported organizations include community colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma?

The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's EIN?

Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6797693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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