The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients in New York.
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $750
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $31,322
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 915, Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone: (716) 390-9002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $9K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,322 | $41,707 | $45,185 | $7,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $34,800 | $21,141 | $17,401 | $6,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $31,060 | $26,388 | $39,364 | $9,200 | 7 |
| 2022 | $24,936 | $27,470 | $16,569 | $6,000 | 7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $7,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median grant of $750. The listed grants were scholarships to individual recipients in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Charles Brandy as President; Bert Stevenson as Vice President; Matthew Smith as Treasurer; and Daren R Thomas as Secretary. James Dennis, Christopher Finch, Ricky L Fleming, Cedric Holloway, Jason Scott, and Roman E West are listed as board members.
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc is led by W Charles Brandy, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W Charles Brandy
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Stevenson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cedric Holloway
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Finch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daren R Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dennis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky L Fleming
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roman E West
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M White
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc
How much does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc give each year?
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc give grants?
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
How large is The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc?
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0519454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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