James A Edwards Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
James A Edwards Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Bradenton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,650 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,650
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.2 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,500 | 20 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $104,650 | 28 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerry Ogle 3304 Riverview Blvd, 3304 Riverview Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (941) 737-7343, jerry@jerryogle.com |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted by downloading the application available from the website located at www.jamesaedwardscollegescholarshiptrust.com. |
| Deadlines | Annually March 31 |
| Restrictions | General scholarships are available to undergraduate students attending the University of South Florida and any graduating senior at a high school named annually in Manatee County Florida as eligible to participate. Children or spouse of a fallen soldier or first responder that served the United States federal state or local governments are also eligible to apply. Scholarships are generally $5,000 annually and awarded to 20 qualifying undergraduate students at an accredited institution. An accredited institution will generally be accredited by HLC MSCHE NECHE NWCCU SACSCOC or WASC. Any other accreditation will require approval by the Trustee. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James A Edwards Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $82,150 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | college scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | college scholarship | $2,150 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Ogle
Questions people ask
Does James A Edwards Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually March 31.
How much does James A Edwards Scholarship Trust give?
$104,650 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs James A Edwards Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry Ogle (Trustee).
What does James A Edwards Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.