The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. 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$7,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$31,322
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,200 | 7 | $31,060 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 7 | $34,800 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 10 | $31,322 |
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.
The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc 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 The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Charles Brandy
- Bert Stevenson
- Matthew Smith
- Daren R Thomas
- James Dennis
- Christopher Finch
- Ricky L Fleming
- Cedric Holloway
- Jason Scott
- Roman E West
- David M White
Questions people ask
Does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists W Charles Brandy (President), Bert Stevenson (VP), Matthew Smith (Treasurer) and Daren R Thomas (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.