William R Mcneiece III Foundation
Historical FunderSyracuse, New York · EIN 22-2914681 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES HUGHES ESQ |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 MADISON ST, SYRACUSE NY 13202 |
| Phone | 3155654844 |
| JIM.HUGHES@HANCOCKLAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM JAMES HUGHES AT THE HANCOCK LAW FIRM. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITED NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOLARSHIPS. |
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
11% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Action | Morrisville, NY | Assist with programs for the needy | $7,200 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation | New York, NY | Summer higher education 60 students | $5,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Higher education | $4,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Higher education | $3,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Higher education | $2,000 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Higher education | $2,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Higher education | $2,000 |
| Binghamton University | Binghamton, NY | Higher education | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Higher education | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,200 | 10 |
| 2024 | $29,200 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102857
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2914681
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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