Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Glenwood, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,287 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $14,549 and the largest $34,538. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,287
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$14,549
- Largest grant$34,538
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,738 the year before.
67% 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 | $69,195 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $50,738 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $57,287 | 3 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lindsey Schomaker PO Box 431, Glenwood, IA 51534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 527-3157, lschomaker@glenwoodstatebank.com |
| What to submit | Graduate of glenwood community high school in glenwood, Iowa with a grade point average of at least 2.75. |
| Deadlines | Annually |
| Restrictions | 1) must be a graduate of glenwood community high school. 2) must be accepted into a college or university to apply. 3) must have a minimum gpa of 2.75. 4) must exhibit a strong work ethic and moral character. |
What Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $42,738 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $14,549 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Scholarship | $34,538 |
| Bellevue University | Scholarships | $14,549 |
| Dordt Univserity | Scholarship | $8,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Grant Dean
- Lindsey Schomaker
- Keith Tucker
- Paulina Rodenburg
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually.
How much does Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust give?
$57,287 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $14,549.
Who runs Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Grant Dean (Trustee), Lindsey Schomaker (Selection Co), Keith Tucker (Selection Co) and Paulina Rodenburg (Selection Co).
What does Barbara Sawyer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.