Urann Foundation
Urann Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $95,000, all listed for scholarships; the filing states that awards are for education beyond the secondary level and require financial need and a qualifying cranberry-bog family connection.
Urann Foundation at a glance
In short: Urann Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,636
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,912,427
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Urann Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs applicants to “SEE ATTACHMENT” for contact information and application materials. It states that awards are restricted to children of cranberry bog owners or employees residing in Massachusetts, for education beyond a secondary level, and that applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists June 15. It does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists June 15.
- Contact
Application contact: See Attachment
Mailing address: 99 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Urann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of New Hampshire ($18K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (32%) and New Hampshire (19%), followed by Pennsylvania (9%), Connecticut (8%), and Rhode Island (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Urann Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2020) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire Durham, NH | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Wentworth Institute Boston, MA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,912,427 | $197,630 | $130,838 | $95,000 | 11 | $112,478 | $177,935 | $108,716 |
| 2023 | $1,847,631 | $54,547 | $119,840 | $90,000 | 9 | $103,949 | $32,817 | $101,521 |
| 2022 | $1,912,413 | $-53,596 | $131,292 | $90,000 | 8 | $104,697 | $22,028 | $102,398 |
| 2021 | $2,097,104 | $445,735 | $126,784 | $90,000 | 11 | $106,025 | $425,647 | $115,604 |
| 2020 | $1,774,289 | $141,883 | $102,341 | $74,000 | 13 | — | $126,938 | $96,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Urann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships. The filing’s restrictions specify that recipients must be children of cranberry bog owners or employees residing in Massachusetts, pursuing education beyond secondary school, and demonstrating financial need.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of institutions receiving support. Messiah University describes its mission as educating students toward intellectual, character, and Christian-faith maturity for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation. Quinnipiac University describes a goal of preparing graduates as global citizens for future careers. Rider University describes itself as a comprehensive private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across several fields. Lake Forest College describes its work as providing post-secondary education leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $95,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $18,000, with a median of $7,000.
The largest listed awards were $18,000 to the University of New Hampshire and $17,000 to Bridgewater State University, both for scholarships. Other notable awards included $9,000 to Messiah University, $8,000 to Quinnipiac University, and $7,000 each to Smith College, New England Institute of Technology, and Rider University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bank of America as co-trustee.
Urann Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Urann Foundation
How much does Urann Foundation give each year?
Urann Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 9 grants.
What is Urann Foundation's typical grant size?
Urann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Urann Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Urann Foundation give grants?
Urann Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (19%) and Pennsylvania (9%).
Does Urann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Urann Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Urann Foundation's largest grantees?
Urann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of New Hampshire ($18,000), Bridgewater State University ($17,000) and Messiah University ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Urann Foundation?
Urann Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Urann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urann Foundation?
The 2024 filing directs applicants to “SEE ATTACHMENT” for contact information and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Urann Foundation's EIN?
Urann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6115599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Urann Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/urann-foundation-morg_df141778800541abbdb77ce4b4bc546e
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