Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Indio, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,400 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$27,400
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$44,483
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,500 | 6 | $39,445 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 7 | $35,215 |
| 2025 | $27,400 | 6 | $44,483 |
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.
Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund 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 Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $27,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarships | $7,500 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $7,500 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $1,200 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Penny Zobel
- Linda Sterton
- Barry Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund give?
$27,400 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Penny Zobel (Secretary), Linda Sterton (President) and Barry Kaufman (Treasurer).
What does Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.