Priscilla Alden Uwo

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 22-2719727

Priscilla Alden Uwo is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 1986 and is based in Dallas, Texas. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a single employee.

Key facts about Priscilla Alden Uwo

EIN: 22-2719727
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $615,500
Grants made (2025): 44
Average grant: $13,989
Median grant: $12,500
Total assets: $10,672,971
Primary geography: Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Priscilla Alden Uwo funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Priscilla Alden Uwo's 44 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (15 grants), Lynn, MA (2 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Andover, MA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Priscilla Alden Uwo gives

14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
In 2025 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

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

-3.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$616K

+9.9% YoY

Grant Count

-2.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+12.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Priscilla Alden Uwo reported a distributable amount of $723K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds unrestricted general grants. Its grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

Priscilla Alden Uwo is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated history of distributing funds to various organizations. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in Massachusetts and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $596K (97%)

New York $20K (3%)

Share of all 44 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Massachusetts New York Rhode Island

Cities

BostonCambridgeRoxburyDedhamDorchesterFraminghamLawrenceLexingtonLynnNeedhamNewburyportNewtonSalemAndoverNorthamptonWalthamWorcesterBedfordBelmontBeverly

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2025:

Total assets: $10,672,971
Total revenues: $419,185
Total expenses: $766,895
Investment income and dividends: $320,373
Total liabilities: $0

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total assets: $11,000,000
Total revenues: $473,628
Total expenses: $714,000

The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and operates with positive financial stability, showing no liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$10,672,971	$11,020,858	$11,261,764
Revenue	$419,185	$473,628	$1,956,018
Expenses	$766,895	$714,482	$771,199
Qualifying Distributions	$677,180	$619,013	$677,929
Net Investment Income	$332,672	$391,131	$1,883,065
Distributable Amount	$723,255	$679,007	$612,178

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

158 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The McLean Hospital Corporation ($75,000), Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc ($20,000), Northern Essex Community College ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Somerville, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$75,000
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC Boston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Haverhill, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER Boston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC Boston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
WAYPOINT ADVENTURE Lexington, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
FRIENDS OF NORTHSHORE EDUCATION Beverly, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
PLUGGED IN BAND PROGRAM INC Needham, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
PLUMMER YOUTH PROMISE Salem, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
MAB COMMUNITY SERVICES Allston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bank of America N.A. serves as Managing Director as of November 2024.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bank of America	Co-Trustee	1	$104,296
William B Tyler	Co-Trustee	1	—
Susan Monahan	C0-Trustee	4	$30,841

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Priscilla Alden Uwo fund?

The foundation primarily funds unrestricted general grants. Its grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

How do I apply for a grant from Priscilla Alden Uwo?

Priscilla Alden Uwo is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated history of distributing funds to various organizations. Recent grant activity includes: • **Total giving (FY 2025):** $615,500 • **Typical award range:** $2,500–$79,800 • **Grant type:** Unrestricted general grants Recent grants made include: • The McLean Hospital Corporation Employee and Retiree Medical Trust: $75,000 (2025) • Plugged in Band Program: $20,000 (2025) • Youth Advocacy Foundation: $20,000 (2025) The foundation made 3…

Where does Priscilla Alden Uwo make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in Massachusetts and New York.

What size grants does Priscilla Alden Uwo award?

In 2025, Priscilla Alden Uwo awarded 44 grants totaling $616K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Priscilla Alden Uwo required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Priscilla Alden Uwo reported a distributable amount of $723K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.