Gem City Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Gem City Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,680 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,200 and the largest $9,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$198,680
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,200
- Largest grant$9,200
- Assets$1.6 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $216,354 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,354 | 44 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $198,680 | 37 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Chairman Gem City Sch 700 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 222-0391 |
| What to submit | Students are required to file an application with gem city scholarship foundation that provides personal information, course of study, cost of the program, financial aid assistance, unmet needs and amount of scholarship requested. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are limited to the unmet needs of qualified persons attending or wishing to attend a vocational college. |
What Gem City Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $79,116 |
| Missouri | 10 | $56,800 |
| New York | 2 | $13,900 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $10,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,954 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,410 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,954 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,410 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,816 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Mahair
- Carl Adams
- William Brown
- Janice Miller
- Mark Cassens
- Russell Hagenah
- Ryan Hagenah
- Rod Cookson
Questions people ask
Does Gem City Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gem City Scholarship Foundation give?
$198,680 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,200.
Who runs Gem City Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Mahair (Director/Pre), Carl Adams (Director/Vp), William Brown (Director/Tre) and Janice Miller (Director/Sec) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gem City Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.