Trust Estate Uw Marion C Smyth
Trust Estate UW Marion C Smyth is a private foundation located in Bedford, New Hampshire. Established in 1946, the foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation dedicated to supporting music education and cultural enrichment in the Greater Manchester area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
59
+20.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary purpose is to establish and maintain the Frederick Smyth Institute of Music and provide funding for musical education, including scholarships, in Manchester, New Hampshire for the cultural benefit of its citizens and to expand their knowledge of music.
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Music scholarships for students
- Grants to music organizations
- Musical education and cultural enrichment
- Support for deserving individuals and organizations in music
Grantmaking
The foundation made 23 grants in 2024, with total giving of $231,200. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $53,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in New Hampshire, with a specific emphasis on the Greater Manchester area. Secondary funding areas include Massachusetts and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,227,631
- Total Revenues: $503,968
- Total Expenses: $346,671
- Total Giving: $231,200
Investment Income
The foundation relies on investment income to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,227,631 | $3,070,334 | $3,143,252 |
| Revenue | $503,968 | $203,768 | $256,437 |
| Expenses | $346,671 | $276,686 | $288,307 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $257,052 | $217,630 | $223,432 |
| Net Investment Income | $415,575 | $143,609 | $190,628 |
| Distributable Amount | $179,641 | $162,655 | $163,226 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Trust Estate Uw Marion C Smyth
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S GOODWIN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $7,500 |
| DAVID H BELLMAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $7,500 |
| JOSEPH E SHEEHAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $7,500 |
Contact Information
- Address: 116 S River Rd Unit E1, Bedford, NH 03110-6734
- Phone: 603-623-3420
- Website: www.smythtrust.com
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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