Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $143K.
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $219K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $110K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $219,012
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $109,506
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $109,506
- Total assets
- $3,759,724
- -2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Binghamton University Foundation ($110K). Together the top 2 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2024) to $224K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Foundation Binghamton, NY | Scholarships and General | $109,506 |
| Broome Community College Foundation Binghamton, NY | Scholarships and General | $109,506 |
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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 | $3,759,724 | $194,558 | $275,242 | $219,012 | 2 | $220,815 | $142,630 | $233,695 |
| 2025 | $3,841,522 | $250,588 | $247,397 | $196,592 | 2 | $198,092 | $202,335 | $212,094 |
| 2024 | $3,837,380 | $138,561 | $235,385 | $190,668 | 2 | $192,168 | $54,682 | $340,415 |
| 2023 | $3,934,950 | $-55,973 | $335,476 | $224,316 | 2 | $225,816 | $43,959 | $192,643 |
| 2022 | $4,324,669 | $1,736,094 | $277,606 | $224,316 | 2 | $224,316 | $1,683,678 | $207,653 |
| 2021 | $2,866,566 | $177,316 | $239,914 | $195,922 | 2 | — | $136,074 | $196,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $234K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX'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
2 hrs/week
$49K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M&T Bank (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $49K, to M T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $219K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $197K across 2 grants.
How large is Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (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.
Where does Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX operate?
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX has awarded grants in New York.
What is Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2644263. 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.
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 June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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