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George L Varnum Trust UW

Preselected recipients only Johnston, Rhode Island · EIN 026003906

George L Varnum Trust UW is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,903 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $16,903 and the largest $16,903. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $17,115 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,2571$342,291
2024$17,1151$346,730
2025$16,9031$364,816

How to apply

George L Varnum Trust UW 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.

StateGrantsAmount
New Hampshire1$16,903

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Lodge of Vermont Ioo
Chester, NH
Unrestricted gift$16,903

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George L Varnum Trust UW accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George L Varnum Trust UW give?

$16,903 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $16,903.

Who runs George L Varnum Trust UW?

Its 2025 filing lists Citizens Bank N A (Trustee).

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