Robert Sidney Needham Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 30-0562220 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 NORTH MAIN STREET 6th FLOOR D40, Winston Salem NC 27101 |
| Phone | 8882341999 |
| grantadministration@wellsfargo.com | |
| Form and materials | Apply online at www.welssfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/needham Scholarship committee chooses students for award - committee consists of college faculty, staff and the financial aid staff |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Must be a graduate of a New Jersey high and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Priority will be given to students from Passaic High School and Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. |
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 Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | Scholarship | $63,000 |
| Fdn at New Jersey Institute of Technolog | Newark, NJ | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Rider University | Lawrence Twp, NJ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Passaic Academy for Science & Engineerin | Passaic, NJ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Passaic Preparatory Academy | Passaic, NJ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Raritan Valley Community College Foundat | Somerville, NJ | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Institute of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Saint Peters University | Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Felician University | Lodi, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Stockton University Foundation | Galloway, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The College of New Jersey Foundation Inc | Ewing, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation Inc | Glassboro, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| William Paterson University | Wayne, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Montclair State University Foundation in | Montclair, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Middlesex College Foundation Inc | Edison, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| New Jersey City University Foundation in | Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | Mahwah, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Caldwell University | Caldwell, NJ | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Union County College Foundation Inc | Cranford, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $401,500 | 29 |
| 2024 | $337,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $289,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349103362
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0562220
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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