Van and Joanna Christy Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderJohnston, Rhode Island · EIN 02-0484968 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER NH 03101 |
| Phone | 6036347772 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT CITIZENS FOR AN APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | MAY 31ST |
| Restrictions | MUST BE STUDENTS OF GREEK ORIGIN OR DESCENT FROM THE MANCHESTER AREA. |
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
87% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | Scholarship | $30,017 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,017 | 8 |
| 2023 | $78,265 | 6 |
| 2022 | $97,851 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523449349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0484968
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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