The Ash Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
The Ash Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Norwich, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $132,500 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $140,500 | 22 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $171,500 | 24 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ryan Glass Co NBT Bank NA 5 Bissell Street, Lakeville, CT 06039 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 807-5731 |
| What to submit | Application, autobiographical letter, financial statement, form 1040, two letters of recommendation, and transcript |
| Deadlines | May 31 annually |
What The Ash Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $58,500 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $46,000 |
| New York | 7 | $43,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- NBT Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does The Ash Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31 annually.
How much does The Ash Scholarship Trust give?
$171,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Ash Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
What does The Ash Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.