Private foundation · EIN 02-6014169 · Johnston, Rhode Island

Elva S Smith Trust Uw

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $34K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $68K total, median $34K. Stated restrictions: Full scholarship to the university of pittsburg each year

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$68K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

Contact toni carbo bearman, dean, at the address and phone number above Contact: Univ of Pittsburg Attn M Washin, 509 Slis Bldg, Pittsburg, Pa, 4126245230 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Full scholarship to the university of pittsburg each year

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vermont Dept of Libraries Attn Jessie DallBarre, VTUnrestricted gift$35K
University of Pittsburgh Attn Shannon Christof Sr DirPittsburgh, PAScholarship$33K

By state: Vermont 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Elva S Smith Trust Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island, administered in care of Ft Ca Bk Tr Tt, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elva S Smith Trust Uw accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact toni carbo bearman, dean, at the address and phone number above Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Elva S Smith Trust Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 2 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Elva S Smith Trust Uw give?

Vermont (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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