Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee
Accepts applications
Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee is a private foundation in Houlton, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,800 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $58,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,800
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $223,800 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,800 | 39 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $223,800 | 33 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $189,800 | 26 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ricker College Trustees PO Box 1016, Houlton, ME 04730 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 532-4475, rickerscholarship@myfairpoint.net |
| What to submit | The Scholarship Program application is available on the website: https://rickerscholarship.com/ Applicants seeking funding should be prepared to provide their name, address, high school, and date of graduation. Applications must include proof of college acceptance and a signed high school transcript. If the applicant is currently attending college, they should identify where they are pursuing higher education, their focus of study, and basic financial estimates for the costs of their college program. Applicants are also asked to identify their parents, to provide a list of awards and personal achievements, and to detail any relationship or family history with Ricker College. Applications should also expect to include letters of recommendation with their application. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be postmarked no later than the 4th Friday in April. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are open to graduates of high schools in Aroostook County, Maine. Most scholarships are valued for $2,000 and are renewable until the student graduates or completes the fourth year of a longer program. The Foundation does not award Scholarships for more than four years except under unusual circumstances. Applicants must be in the upper quarter of their graduating class, unless there are twenty-five or fewer seniors, in which case applicants must be in the upper 35% of their graduating class. Special preferences may be given to high school students graduating from particular public schools and/or municipalities; such preferences and the funds available are detailed in the application instructions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 15 | $167,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | Scholarship Program | $58,000 |
| Husson University | Scholarship Program | $34,000 |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| University of New England | Scholarship Program | $12,000 |
| University of Southern Maine | Scholarship Program | $8,000 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Scholarship Program | $7,800 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Scholarship Program | $6,000 |
| Colby College | Scholarship Program | $4,000 |
| Thomas College | Scholarship Program | $4,000 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Scholarship Program | $4,000 |
| Bates College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Bennington College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Harvard Univeristy | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Liberty University | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Messiah College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Middlebury College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Monmouth University | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| Saint Lawrence University | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| University of Maine at Machias | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| University of Prince Edward Island | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Bossie
- Amie Belyea
- Tina Condon
- Ruth Ann Cowger
- Jake Cowperthwaite
- Pat Cunningham
- Karen Donato
- Fawn Dunphy
- Lynda Foren-Turner
- Debbie Melvin
- Travis Watson
- Chelsey Weeks
- Leigh Cummings
- Cynthia Thompson
- Greg Sherman
Questions people ask
Does Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be postmarked no later than the 4th Friday in April.
How much does Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee give?
$189,800 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Bossie (Executive Director), Amie Belyea (Director), Tina Condon (Director) and Ruth Ann Cowger (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.