Charitable Trust Uw of T Capote the Truman Capote Literary Trust
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6957275 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | H LOUISE SCHWARTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 11601 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1960, LOS ANGELES CA 90025 |
| Phone | 3108582200 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN STATEMENT ON LETTERHEAD IDENTIFYING THE ORGANIZATION, STATING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS IN FACT AN EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE AS LONG AS REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO TH |
| Restrictions | PROSPECTIVE DONEES MUST BE AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND BE LOCATED IN THE US & QUALIFY UNDER IRC SEC 501(C)(3) AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship-Creative writing | $151,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Scholarship-Creative writing | $70,000 |
| Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship-Creative writing | $70,000 |
| Cal State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship-Creative writing | $62,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Fellowship-Creative writing | $50,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Fellowship-Creative writing | $50,000 |
| University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Scholarship-Creative writing | $50,000 |
| Xavier University of Lousiana | New Orleans, LA | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithica, NY | Lectureship | $47,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $600,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101487
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6957275
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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