Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $309,039 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,277 and the largest $61,990. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$309,039
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,277
- Largest grant$61,990
- Assets$2.3 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $272,841 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $272,841 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $309,039 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund C/O Anne E Dickerson 222 North, Lasalle Street Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 236-3003 |
| What to submit | The scholarship application is submitted through an internet online application process. The materials provided should include a high school transcript in order to verify their enrollment in high school as a senior and confirmation of their high school grade point average ("gpa") of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, proof of current residency is required to be provided. |
| Deadlines | October 15th of each year. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship: 1.) you must be a high school senior. 2.) you must be a resident of chicago, Illinois and suburbs of the area; las vegas, Nevada and suburbs of the area; fairfield, Connecticut; greens farms, Connecticut; redding, Connecticut; or westport,Connecticut. 3.) you must maintain a 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale in the high school you are currently attending (or the equivalent if high school does not employ a traditional 4.0 system). 4.) you must be planning to attend an accredited college or university for a bachelor's degree or four year program in the united states. 5.) you must have a minimum act score of 22 or a minimum sat score of 1100. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $192,253 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $52,250 |
| Nevada | 2 | $4,536 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at massachusetts institute of technology | $61,990 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Provide funding for individuals to attend college | $60,000 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at harvard university | $51,550 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at harvard university | $28,500 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at university of michigan | $24,375 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at university of california, berkeley | $23,750 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at yale university | $18,750 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at stanford university | $11,804 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at yale university | $8,869 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at worcester polytechnic institute | $5,665 |
| Green Farms Academy | Provide funding for individuals to attend college | $5,000 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at university of illinois at chicago | $4,250 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at emory university | $2,383 |
| Individual | To pay tuition, room and board at harvard university | $2,153 |
Officers and trustees
- Caleb Fishkin
- Cortney Fishkin
- Eliot Bares
- Anne E Dickerson
- Joshua Fishkin
- Owen Burns
- Vince Gabor
Questions people ask
Does Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th of each year.
How much does Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund give?
$309,039 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,277.
Who runs Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Caleb Fishkin (Director/President/Secreta), Cortney Fishkin (Director), Eliot Bares (Director) and Anne E Dickerson (Assistant Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.