Needham September 11Th Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-4196881 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHLEEN MUMMA |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O NEEDHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, 250 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10177 |
| Phone | 2127050293 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE ACCEPTANCE FROM AN ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, STATEMENT OF RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM, CURRENT GRADES AND CERTIFICATION OF INCOME (TAX RETURN). |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO SURVIVORS OF VICTIMS OF 9/11 AND WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN AS WELL AS CHILDREN OF RESCUE WORKERS DISABLED BY THE EVENTS OF 9/11. |
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
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Itf Andrew Ta | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Russell Sage College Itf Sydney Fal | Troy, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boston College Itf Carina Schmalzri | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| New York Institute of Technology It | Glen Head, NY | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Loyola University Maryland Itf Kace | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Flagler College Itf Kendall Sulmasy | St Augustine, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Missouri State University Itf Erika | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology I | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Itf Cole Esbi | Burlington, VT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Florida Southern College Itf Siena | Lakeland, FL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Widener University Itf Nicole Rende | Chester, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $81,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4196881
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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