Helen Fava Scholarship Trust
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust is a private foundation, based in Exeter, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $88K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Helen Fava Scholarship Trust gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,600
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,100
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $88,471
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Helen Fava Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boston University and Jonathan Alecio ($1K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Helen Fava Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $8K (2024). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University and Jonathan Alecio Boston, MA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Boston University and Yoseph Rodriquez Diaz Boston, MA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Bucknell University and Hailley Mendez Mendez Lewisburg, PA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| University of Massachusetts - Lowell and Naraquaanh Chau Lowell, MA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Regis College and Nariah Morris Weston, MA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| College of Holy Cross and Ada Lucia Hernandez TOC Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $1,100 |
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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 | $88,471 | $11,317 | $11,726 | $6,600 | 6 | $7,760 | $7,373 | $7,542 |
| 2025 | $88,880 | $5,420 | $11,035 | $6,000 | 6 | $7,126 | $1,601 | $8,710 |
| 2024 | $93,149 | $10,060 | $12,528 | $7,800 | 6 | $8,880 | $6,460 | $6,794 |
| 2023 | $95,617 | $7,108 | $12,318 | $7,500 | 6 | $8,610 | $3,418 | $7,910 |
| 2022 | $99,627 | $5,010 | $11,056 | $6,000 | 6 | $7,216 | $1,264 | $10,167 |
| 2021 | $105,673 | $10,316 | $11,962 | $7,200 | 6 | — | $6,795 | $7,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Fava Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust is led by Ronald P. Weyland, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ronald P. Weyland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
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 $2K, to Ronald P Weyland (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen Fava Scholarship Trust
How much does Helen Fava Scholarship Trust give each year?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,100, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helen Fava Scholarship Trust give grants?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Helen Fava Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Boston University and Jonathan Alecio ($1,100), Boston University and Yoseph Rodriquez Diaz ($1,100) and Bucknell University and Hailley Mendez Mendez ($1,100), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Helen Fava Scholarship Trust?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust reported $88K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Helen Fava Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6709871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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