Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc is a private foundation in Santa Maria, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,900 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $7,800. 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$16,900
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$7,800
- Assets$3,149
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,600 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,900 | 7 | $7,272 |
| 2024 | $15,600 | 9 | $3,263 |
| 2025 | $16,900 | 6 | $3,149 |
How to apply
Minerva Club Trust Fund 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 Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $16,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Scholarship | $7,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| Allan Hancock College | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| The Master's University | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| University of San Francisco | Scholarship | $1,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Dally
- Karen Draper
- Lisa Wesner
- Vonda Damore
- Shelley Klein
- Leslie Mosson
Questions people ask
Does Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc give?
$16,900 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Dally (Secretary), Karen Draper (Treasurer), Lisa Wesner (President) and Vonda Damore (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Minerva Club Trust Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.