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James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund

Accepts applications Cedar Falls, Iowa · EIN 421172985

James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund is a private foundation in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $750 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $350 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3501$0
2024$3501$0
2025$7504$0

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactLincoln Savings Bank
242 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone or email(319) 233-1900
What to submitAPPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK. Information and materials should include the LSB Trust Scholarship Application, Current grade transcript (high school and college, if currently attending,College exam score(s) if not included on the transcript, Original essay, Letters of recommendation
DeadlinesApril 2
RestrictionsCurrent and/or past graduates of gladbrook reinbeck high school.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa4$750

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
IA
Education post high school at iowa state university.$300
Individual
IA
Education post high school at university of northern iowa.$150
Individual
IA
Education post high school at university of northern iowa.$150
Individual
IA
Education post high school at university of northern iowa.$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 2.

How much does James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund give?

$750 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $150.

Who runs James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee).

What does James Matheson and Marian Matheson Scholarship Trust Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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