Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship
Accepts applications
Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship is a private foundation in Shelbyville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$114,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.9 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,200 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $114,500 | 25 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shelby County State Bank 131 South Morgan Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 774-4001 |
| What to submit | Application, transcripts and letter of reference |
| Deadlines | Application and all other materials are to be submitted each year by april 15. |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a graduate of a shelby county, Illinois high school and be accepted to a four-year college or university. The student must maintain a 2.75 or higher gpa. A student may be eligible for a scholarship up to four years. |
What Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $52,250 |
| Alabama | 2 | $19,125 |
| Indiana | 4 | $19,000 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $12,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,125 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelby County State Bank
Questions people ask
Does Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application and all other materials are to be submitted each year by april 15..
How much does Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship give?
$114,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Shelby County State Bank (Trustee).
What does Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.