Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$105,520
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,000 | 1 | $96,001 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $105,520 |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas Carothers 5100 California Avenue Suite 227, Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 831-4676, douglas@paminsurance.com |
| What to submit | The application shall consist of an application form, one letter of recommendation from a professional or scholastic source, a brief essay, and an interview, other material as determined by the members. |
| Deadlines | Application period: may 1 - may 31 - for fall semester award october 1 - october 31 - for spring sem |
| Restrictions | Award eligibility- 1. Enrolled in the most current term at an accredited institution 2. Pursing a degree in agriculture; or demonstate that they plan to have a career in agriculture or agriculture adjacent business 3. Have a gpa of 2.0 to 3.0 |
What Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donations None Greater Than 1000 | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Young
- Donald Carothers
- Douglas Carothers
- Ann Gray
- Kimberly Valdez
Questions people ask
Does Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application period: may 1 - may 31 - for fall semester award october 1 - october 31 - for spring sem.
How much does Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund give?
$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra Young (President), Donald Carothers (Secretary), Douglas Carothers (Treasurer) and Ann Gray (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jo Ann Obenshain Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.