Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation
Accepts applications
Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $17,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34,000 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 | $34,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 4 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pepa Scholarship Program 1521 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 441-0801 |
| What to submit | Paper application to be submitted by mail and one-page letter addressing reasons to be selected for award. |
| Deadlines | January each calendar year for upcoming enrollment. |
| Restrictions | Full-time students enrolling in colleges or universities offering poultry curriculum in the eleven western states and the western provinces of canada are eligible to apply for scholarships. Awards are based on several factors such as interest and commitment to a poultry related career, scholastic achievement, financial need and the overall content of the application. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $37,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cal Poly State University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Altomare
- Mike Hogan
- Kim Hernandez
- Jason Arnold
- Dr Mark Bland
- Dr Charles Corsiglia
- Joe Gardner
- Dale Latshaw
- Jeff Meyer
- Kathy Nichols
- Mark Oldenkamp
- Steve Strand
- Debbie Murdock
Questions people ask
Does Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January each calendar year for upcoming enrollment.
How much does Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Altomare (President), Mike Hogan (Vice Preside), Kim Hernandez (Secretary/Tr) and Jason Arnold (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.