Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It reported $65,250 in grants to 16 recipients in 2025; the listed grants were for scholarships.
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & at a glance
In short: Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & gave $65K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,250
- +58.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,078
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,875
- Total assets
- $2,253,974
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &
- Review Cycle
- February 15, as listed on the 2024 filing; this date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- February 15, as listed on the 2024 filing; this date has passed for 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Smith Scholarship
Mailing address: 66 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (866) 238-8650
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Syracuse University ($12K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($29,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% each to Vermont and Florida, 6% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $29,250 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of St Andrews New York, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University at Albany Albany, NY | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Mohawk Community College Utica, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,253,974 | $99,629 | $123,588 | $65,250 | 16 | $71,987 | $77,928 | $127,031 |
| 2024 | $2,278,425 | $92,921 | $116,846 | $41,250 | 13 | $48,418 | $57,187 | $114,025 |
| 2023 | $2,303,332 | $101,444 | $89,918 | $37,500 | 13 | $44,891 | $81,969 | $111,835 |
| 2022 | $2,291,891 | $211,842 | $67,321 | $38,500 | 16 | $46,306 | $190,827 | $125,955 |
| 2021 | $2,147,372 | $175,273 | $93,053 | $64,750 | 1 | — | $154,754 | $112,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants supported scholarship awards at colleges and universities. The filing says students must graduate from Oneonta High School and exhibit a standard deemed worthy for assistance to receive an award.
Grantee descriptions reflect a range of institutional missions. Syracuse University describes its work as combining a personalized, academically rigorous student experience with support for student success. An individual recipient Atlantic University says it equips students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says it educates leaders for technology-based careers and applies technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $65,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $12,000, with a median of $3,875. The largest awards included $12,000 to Syracuse University, $7,750 to an individual recipient, and $5,000 each to an individual recipient, the University of Vermont, two individual recipients Atlantic University. The stated purpose of these grants was scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes the application process as a written application, with awards restricted to students who graduate from Oneonta High School and exhibit a standard deemed worthy for assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KeyBank N.A. as trustee.
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $27K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &
How much does Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & give each year?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & gave $65K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 13 grants.
What is Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s typical grant size?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s median grant in 2025 was $3,875, and its average grant was $4,078, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & give grants?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (8%) and Florida (8%).
Does Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
Who are Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s largest grantees?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s largest 2025 grantees include Syracuse University ($12,000), University of Vermont ($5,000) and University of St Andrews ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($29,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (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 Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants supported scholarship awards at colleges and universities. The filing says students must graduate from Oneonta High School and exhibit a standard deemed worthy for assistance to receive an award. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s EIN?
Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6105261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tr Uw Charles Smith for the Charles & funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tr-uw-charles-smith-for-the-charles-and-morg_e3da009cfb444ff7826735f25c517fad
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