John P Urban Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderHingham, Massachusetts · EIN 47-1512683 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEOFFREY EMERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 764 MAIN STREET, HINGHAM MA 02043 |
| Phone | 7813678742 |
| GEOFFREYWEMERSON@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | BY APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | BY MAY 31 |
| Restrictions | RESIDENTS OF HANOVER, MA PREFERRED |
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
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Scholarshipscholarship | $20,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Niagara University | Niagara Uniiversity, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Union College | Schenectady, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Scholarshipscholarship | $10,000 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $49,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641679349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1512683
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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