Flower U of I Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Flower U of I Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Blandinsville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $262,064 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $131,032 and the largest $253,064. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$262,064
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$131,032
- Largest grant$253,064
- Assets$2.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $243,250 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,927 | 1 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $243,250 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $262,064 | 2 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustee 331 W Adams, Blandinsville, IL 61420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 255-3424 |
| What to submit | Provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in and pursuing or intending within the next year to enroll in and pursue , a course of stuy at the university of Illinois. Submit applications to advisory committee consisting of 3 members 1 each from bushnell-prairie city cu 170, macomb cusd 185 and west prairie cusd 103 |
| Restrictions | First to usual and primary resident of blandinsville or hire township in mcdonough county ilsecond in the event there are not enough eligible students residing in blandinsville or hire township in mcdonough county il to satisfy the minimum distribution required hereunderthird distance prim res |
What Flower U of I Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $262,064 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Scholarships | $253,064 |
| Parkland College | Scholarships | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Powell
Questions people ask
Does Flower U of I Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Flower U of I Scholarship Trust give?
$262,064 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $131,032.
Who runs Flower U of I Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ben Powell (Trustee).
What does Flower U of I Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.