Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Merced, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$118,494
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 16 | $88,860 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 12 | $118,494 |
How to apply
Yosemite Lodge #99 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 Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howarth | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Maldonado | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Messue | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Powell | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ramirez | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Scherlt | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Turouory | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick von Merveldt
- Larry Smith
- Steve Desalvo
Questions people ask
Does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund give?
$13,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick von Merveldt (Trustee), Larry Smith (Trustee) and Steve Desalvo (Trustee).
What does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.