Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Coldwater, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$669,900
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,000 | 18 | $587,985 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 16 | $618,709 |
| 2025 | $22,000 | 18 | $669,900 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sturgis High School Admin Office 216 Vinewood Avenue, Sturgis, MI 49091 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 659-1515 |
| What to submit | Pre-printed application form |
| Deadlines | Prior to spring break |
| Restrictions | Scholarships available to graduating seniors of sturgis high school who will attend a 4-YEAR university. |
What Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 18 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nolan Park | College scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Courtney Patrick
- Jimmy Lamb
- Terri Baumeister
- Century Bank Trust
Questions people ask
Does Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to spring break.
How much does Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust give?
$22,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Courtney Patrick (Member), Jimmy Lamb (Member), Terri Baumeister (Member) and Century Bank Trust (Trustee).
What does Jackson Baker Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.