Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship is a private foundation in Swansea, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,039 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,200 and the largest $20,945. 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$125,039
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,200
- Largest grant$20,945
- Assets$3.3 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $148,870 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $148,870 | 78 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $125,039 | 15 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship 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 Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8 | $67,108 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,945 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,036 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Fredenberg and Indiana University | Scholarship | $20,945 |
| Nathan Rein and Missouri University of Science & Tec | Scholarship | $16,758 |
| Sadie Metz and University of Missouri | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Kamryn Helfrich and Maryville University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Summer Harrington and Colorado State University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Julia Chen and University of North Carolina | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Brooke Hayes and University of Health Science & Pharm | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Logan Bosch and University of Missouri | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Brooke Bolsen and Southern Illinois University | Scholarship | $6,461 |
| Samantha Augustine and Culver Stockton College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Megan Bolyard and University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Allyson Diveley and University of Missouri | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Sullivan Bonaldi and Southwestern Illinois College | Scholarship | $3,575 |
| Reese Jarrard and Belmont University | Scholarship | $1,950 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,950 |
Officers and trustees
- First Bank
Questions people ask
Does Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship give?
$125,039 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,200.
Who runs Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists First Bank (Trustee).
What does Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.