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Paul Powell Scholarship Fund

Preselected recipients only Mattoon, Illinois · EIN 371074809

Paul Powell Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Mattoon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,186 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $13,031 and the largest $13,031. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$75,411
2024$78,1866$0

How to apply

Paul Powell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul Powell Scholarship Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois6$78,186

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Legion - Premier Boys State
Bloomington, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031
American Legion Auxiliary
Bloomington, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031
Amvets Illinois Headquarters
Springfield, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031
Illinois Moose Association
East Alton, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031
VFW
Springfield, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Glenarm, IL
For higher education expenses$13,031

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul Powell Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Paul Powell Scholarship Fund give?

$78,186 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $13,031.

Who runs Paul Powell Scholarship Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists First Mid Wealth Management (Trustee).

What does Paul Powell Scholarship Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and veterans.

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