Powell-Wise Charitable Trust
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 52-1057233 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,394 and $3,192.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILMINGTON TRUST ATTN MEGAN MACCON |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 MAIN STREET 10TH FLOOR, BUFFALO NY 14203 |
| Phone | 8002785141 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF CURRENT GRADES, TYPED ESSAY, 2 SIGNED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 |
| Restrictions | WILMINGTON TRUST/M&T BANK EMPLOYEES AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. MUST BE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND RESIDENT OF ALLEGANY COUNTY AT TIME OF SELECTION |
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $3,990 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,591 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Mary Delaney | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Frostburg University | Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $2,793 |
| Frostburg University | Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $2,793 |
| Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Scholarship | $1,995 |
| Frostburg University | Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $1,995 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,501 | 14 |
| 2024 | $37,700 | 8 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1057233
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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