Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust is a private foundation, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $59K.
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust at a glance
In short: Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust gave $33K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $32,500
- -17.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,611
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $578,692
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (87% 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 Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Maine Orono ($11K). Together the top 8 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $17K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Orono Orono, ME | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Scholarships | $4,250 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| University of Maine - Augusta Augusta, ME | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Saint Thomas University Miami, FL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Empire Education Group Portland, ME | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Aveda Institute of Maine Augusta, ME | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $578,692 | $63,660 | $41,090 | $32,500 | 9 | $35,936 | $58,506 | $34,767 |
| 2025 | $556,122 | $30,609 | $49,405 | $39,500 | 12 | $43,462 | $24,666 | $32,794 |
| 2024 | $574,918 | $42,404 | $43,212 | $26,000 | 9 | $32,885 | $32,077 | $31,012 |
| 2023 | $575,726 | $-10,161 | $42,299 | $29,000 | 10 | $33,796 | $6,601 | $29,651 |
| 2022 | $628,302 | $125,906 | $40,637 | $28,000 | 13 | $33,340 | $118,249 | $34,257 |
| 2021 | $603,063 | $40,633 | $40,794 | $29,000 | 11 | — | $34,782 | $32,321 |
| 2020 | $533,496 | $40,598 | $27,378 | $17,000 | 12 | — | $36,792 | $28,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's only listed officer is Portland Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Portland Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$7K (2025) → $7K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $7K, to Portland Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust
How much does Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust give each year?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust gave $33K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 12 grants.
What is Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's typical grant size?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's median grant in 2026 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,611, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust give grants?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust gives mostly in Maine: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (2 grants) and Augusta, ME (2 grants).
Does Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's largest grantees?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's largest 2026 grantees include University of Maine Orono ($10,500), Husson University ($4,500) and University of Southern Maine ($4,250), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust reported $579K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's EIN?
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6080221. 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 July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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