TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita
Preselected recipients only
TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $340,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$340,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $303,525 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $304,325 | 21 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $303,525 | 24 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $340,500 | 24 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $333,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Jamestown | General operating | $50,000 |
| Christ First United Methodist Church | General operaitng | $50,000 |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua | General operaitng | $40,000 |
| National Comedy Center Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Jamestown Pendergast Library | General operating | $17,000 |
| YWCA of Jamestown Young Women's Christian Assocation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chautauqua Striders | General operaitng | $15,000 |
| United Christian Advocacy Network | General operating | $15,000 |
| Fund for the Arts of Chautauqua County Inc | General operating | $13,500 |
| Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls | General operaitng | $13,000 |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Inc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | General operating | $10,000 |
| Audubon Community Nature Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Susan Center Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Community Learning Council | General operating | $7,000 |
| Truth in Nature | General operating | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross of Western Ny | General operating | $6,500 |
| First Lutheran Church | Gernal operating | $5,000 |
| Chautauqua Region Economic Dev Corp | General operating | $5,000 |
| Impact Campus Fellowship | General operating | $5,000 |
| Advocated for Balance at Chautauqua | General operating | $5,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | General operating | $4,000 |
| The Relief Zone Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD
- Charles Ulrich III
- Samuel Price Jr
- James M Smith
- James Eric Livengood
Questions people ask
Does TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita give?
$340,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita?
Its 2025 filing lists JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD (Trustee, As Req'd), Charles Ulrich III (Co-Ttee, As Req'd), Samuel Price Jr (Co-Ttee, As Req'd) and James M Smith (Co-Ttee, As Req'd) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does TTEE UW Jessie Smith Darrah-Charita fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.