Powell-Wise Tchar
Accepts applications
Powell-Wise Tchar is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,501 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,793 and the largest $3,990. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,501
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,793
- Largest grant$3,990
- Assets$921,404
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,700 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 6 | $800,812 |
| 2024 | $37,700 | 8 | $840,180 |
| 2025 | $39,501 | 14 | $921,404 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Wilmington Trust Attn Megan Maccon 575 Main Street 10th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 278-5141 |
| What to submit | Completed application form, official transcripts of current grades, typed essay, 2 signed letters of recommendation |
| Deadlines | June 1 |
| Restrictions | Wilmington trust/m&t bank employees and immediate family members are not eligible. Must be high school graduate and resident of allegany county at time of selection |
What Powell-Wise Tchar funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 10 | $27,132 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,591 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,192 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $3,192 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,394 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,990 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,591 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,192 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,793 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,793 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,394 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,995 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,995 |
Officers and trustees
- M&t Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Powell-Wise Tchar accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1.
How much does Powell-Wise Tchar give?
$39,501 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,793.
Who runs Powell-Wise Tchar?
Its 2025 filing lists M&t Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Powell-Wise Tchar fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.