Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Estherville, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,666 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,980 | 30 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $51,666 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 35 | $2.0 million |
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.
Sonstegard-Tyrrell 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 Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 18 | $58,500 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $16,000 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Max Barnett
- Eric Plath
Questions people ask
Does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Max Barnett (President/Director) and Eric Plath (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.