Edwin S & Ruth M White Fund
Historical FunderConcord, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3285764 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,000 and $120,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE EDWIN RUTH WHITE FUND CO THE UN |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 HICKS WAY, AMHERST MA 01003 |
| Phone | 4135450801 |
| FINAID@FINAID.UMASS.EDU | |
| Form and materials | THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST HAS A DESIGNATED OFFICE TO SELECT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FROM THEIR STUDENT BODY WHO MEET THE FUND'S SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY SPECIFIED BELOW. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL CANDIDATES FOR SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE REVIEWED ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS. IN PARTICULAR, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITIES OF MILTON, BRAINTREE, QUINCY, AND MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST BE GRADUATING SENIORS FROM (OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM) ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SEVEN HIGH SCHOOLS IN MASSACHUSETTS: ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL, BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL, FONTBONNE ACADEMY, MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL, MILTON HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL, OR QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL. |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts | Shrewsbury, MA | Grant award for scholarships | $120,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Grant award for scholarships | $70,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $435,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3285764
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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