Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Kilmarnock, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,175 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $30,175 and the largest $30,175. 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$30,175
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$30,175
- Largest grant$30,175
- Assets$656,756
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,264 | 1 | $563,188 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 1 | $615,330 |
| 2025 | $30,175 | 1 | $656,756 |
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.
Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust 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 Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $30,175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $30,175 |
Officers and trustees
- BRB Financial Group
Questions people ask
Does Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust give?
$30,175 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $30,175.
Who runs Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists BRB Financial Group (BRB Financia).
What does Mertie McCracken Seward Memorial Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.