Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,900 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $1,300. 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$2,900
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$1,300
- Assets$85,364
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 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 | $4,000 | 1 | $72,687 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $79,920 |
| 2025 | $2,900 | 3 | $85,364 |
How to apply
Jean Medaris 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 Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $2,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Eastern Illinois University Student - Jaidyn Hardesty | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Student - Nevaeh Smith | Scholarships | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Old National Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund give?
$2,900 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Old National Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Jean Medaris Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.