Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,250 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $4,000. 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$19,250
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$466,077
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,750 | 13 | $435,723 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 13 | $446,709 |
| 2025 | $19,250 | 8 | $466,077 |
How to apply
Hazel Dell Neff Smelser 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 Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 8 | $19,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Ames
- James Clevenger Esq
- Joella Depra
- 1st Source Bank
- Jacob Pritchard
- Dennis Gamble
- Mitch Mawhorter
Questions people ask
Does Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund give?
$19,250 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan Ames (Committee Member), James Clevenger Esq (Committee Chair), Joella Depra (Committee Member) and 1st Source Bank (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.