John P Urban Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
John P Urban Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Hingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $49,000 | 7 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 10 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 12 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geoffrey Emerson 764 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 367-8742, geoffreywemerson@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | By application |
| Deadlines | By may 31 |
| Restrictions | Residents of hanover, ma preferred |
What John P Urban Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Scholarshipscholarship | $20,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bridgewater State University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Endicott College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Niagara University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Union College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarshipscholarship | $10,000 |
| Bentley University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Nichols College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Geoffrey Emerson
Questions people ask
Does John P Urban Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By may 31.
How much does John P Urban Scholarship Fund give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John P Urban Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Geoffrey Emerson (Trustee).
What does John P Urban Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.