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Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund

Accepts applications Bowling Green, Kentucky · EIN 626361089

Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,250 and the largest $8,000. 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 $11,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,0009$772,248
2024$11,0007$802,063
2025$38,5006$841,107

How to apply

ContactFranklin-Simpson High School
400 South College Street, Franklin, KY 42134
Phone or email(270) 586-3273
What to submitApplications are available from the guidance counselor's office at franklin-simpson high school.
DeadlinesVaries, but typically spring and fall of each year
RestrictionsThe scholarships are awarded to high school graduates of franklin-simpson high school and are in need of financial assistance for post-secondary education. Additional information is available from the guidance counselor at franklin-simpson high school.

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

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky4$24,000
Alabama1$8,000
Indiana1$6,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
KY
Academic scholarship$8,000
Individual
KY
Academic scholarship$8,000
Individual
AL
Academic scholarship$8,000
Individual
KY
Academic scholarship$6,500
Individual
IN
Academic scholarship$6,500
Individual
KY
Academic scholarship$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies, but typically spring and fall of each year.

How much does Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund give?

$38,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,250.

Who runs Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Franklin Bank and Trust (Trustee).

What does Paul Allen Rotary Scholarship Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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