English Fenton Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
English Fenton Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,932 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,264 and the largest $7,764. 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$70,932
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,264
- Largest grant$7,764
- Assets$205,193
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,175 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $86,483 | 15 | $200,836 |
| 2024 | $73,175 | 18 | $200,220 |
| 2025 | $70,932 | 13 | $205,193 |
How to apply
English Fenton Scholarship Trust 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 English Fenton Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $31,584 |
| Indiana | 5 | $28,820 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,264 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,264 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Reed Saint Mary of the Woods | Scholarship | $7,764 |
| Chance Westerfield Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Zoe Sanders Indiana State University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Lane Happ Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Emma Stafford Indiana State University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Vincent Briseno University of New Mexico | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Ethan Curl University of Mount Union | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Kaine Decker Indiana State University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Marcus Mitchell Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Payton Lankster Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Lillian Stafford Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Noah Dundas Rose-Hulman Inst of Technology | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| Graci Watson University of Illinois Urbana-Champa | Scholarship | $5,264 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does English Fenton Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does English Fenton Scholarship Trust give?
$70,932 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,264.
Who runs English Fenton Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee).
What does English Fenton Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.