Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $6K.
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,217
- -38.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,217
- -38.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,217
- Total assets
- $54,668
- +4.3% 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 September 2026.
Who Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Daemen University ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 77% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $4K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daemen University Amherst, NY | Scholarship | $2,217 |
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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 | $54,668 | $6,794 | $4,548 | $2,217 | 1 | $3,437 | $5,710 | $4,479 |
| 2025 | $52,425 | $2,841 | $5,470 | $3,600 | 1 | $4,480 | $1,867 | $4,263 |
| 2024 | $55,054 | $4,481 | $5,330 | $3,600 | 1 | $4,470 | $1,847 | $3,874 |
| 2023 | $55,902 | $3,335 | $5,522 | $3,534 | 1 | $4,417 | $2,355 | $3,913 |
| 2022 | $58,089 | $6,223 | $4,849 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,882 | $5,240 | $4,445 |
| 2021 | $56,713 | $2,459 | $4,767 | $2,871 | 1 | — | $1,512 | $3,848 |
| 2020 | $59,052 | $3,797 | $4,818 | $2,996 | 1 | — | $2,833 | $3,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
NBT Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$990 (2020) → $1K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $1K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund
How much does Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund give each year?
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
How large is Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund?
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund reported $55K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (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 Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund operate?
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Tr Uw J a Burns Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6226548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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