Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,637 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,495. 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$34,637
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,495
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,849 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,160 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $20,849 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $34,637 | 6 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund 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 Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $18,495 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,142 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Francis | Scholarship | $8,495 |
| Bethel University | Scholarship | $6,142 |
| Liuna Charitable Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| North Central College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Loyola University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Bell
- David Frye
- Doug Peterson
- Greg Davey
- Kathy Utter
- Brian Short
Questions people ask
Does Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund give?
$34,637 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Bell (Trustee), David Frye (Chairman), Doug Peterson (Trustee) and Greg Davey (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Laborers Midwest Region Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.