Private foundation · EIN 26-6094914 · Oneonta, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bert Santora Charitable Tr Uw

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $91K total, median $9,850. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$91K
Median grant
$9,850
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meridale Fire Dept & Emergency SquadMeridale, NYProvide funds to assist in$21K
Hanford Mills MuseumEast Meredith, NYProvide funds to assist in$16K
Wskg Public RadioBinghamton, NYProvide funds to assist in$12K
The West Kortright CenterEast Meredith, NYProvide funds to assist in$10K
Pine Grove Cemetery AssnEast Meredith, NYProvide funds to assist in$9,850
Delaware County Historical AssnDelhi, NYProvide funds to assist in$8,000
Meredith Historical Society Attn Bernice TelianMeridale, NYProvide funds to assist in$7,270
Delaware Academy High SchoolDelhi, NYProvide funds to assist in$6,556
Delhi Central SchoolDelhi, NYProvide funds to assist in$1,000

About this foundation

Bert Santora Charitable Tr Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Oneonta, New York, administered in care of Wilber National Bank, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Bert Santora Charitable Tr Uw accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bert Santora Charitable Tr Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 9 grants, a median of $9,850.

Where does Bert Santora Charitable Tr Uw give?

New York (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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