Ronald J York Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderBarre, Vermont · EIN 27-0667297 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ADRIAN A OTTERMAN TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 473, BARRE VT 05641 |
| Phone | 8024792552 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM USED BY SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL (BARRE, VT) |
| Deadlines | AS REQUIRED BY SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS TO 4 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS, PREFERABLY IN ENGINEERING, AVIATION OR SCIENCES |
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
60% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Barre, VT | Aviation/Aeronauticsprogram funding | $112,700 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | Scholarship funds | $15,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Scholarship funds | $15,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Scholarship funds | $15,000 |
| Umass Lowell | Lowell, MA | Scholarship funds | $15,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | Scholarship funds | $105,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Scholarship funds | $105,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Scholarship funds | $105,000 |
| Umass Lowell | Lowell, MA | Scholarship funds | $105,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,700 | 9 |
| 2024 | $172,700 | 9 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100065
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0667297
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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