Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$7,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$174,647
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $9,000 | 7 | $159,779 |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 7 | $164,310 |
| 2025 | $7,000 | 6 | $174,647 |
How to apply
Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation 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 Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University FBO Reese Rundle | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology FBO Ben Omark | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Indiana State University FBO Nevaeh Jones | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois FBO Chase Clark | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania FBO Isaiah Easton | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Tennessee State University FBO Nia R Crawford | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Financial Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation give?
$7,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Financial Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Irena Maris Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.