Michigan Scottish Rite Fund
Accepts applications
Michigan Scottish Rite Fund is a private foundation in Shelby Township, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,100 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $450 and the largest $2,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$88,100
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$450
- Largest grant$2,300
- Assets$2.0 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,750 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $88,100 | 41 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scottish Rite Masonic Center 233 E Fulton 5th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (586) 286-2171, drfrjex@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Official copies of your high school, including the FIRST SEMESTER OF THE SENIOR YEAR, or college transcripts and SAT, ACT or GRE results. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. |
| Deadlines | February 25, 2025 |
| Restrictions | Scholarship monies awarded will be used strictly for college tuition and fees at degree granting 4 year colleges in the USA. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michigan Scottish Rite Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37 | $18,450 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $650 |
| Arizona | 1 | $550 |
| Georgia | 1 | $400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $2,300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $750 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $750 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $750 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $700 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $650 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $550 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $550 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $550 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $550 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $550 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $450 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $450 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $450 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $450 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $450 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $400 |
| Individual | Tuirion only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $300 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $200 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $200 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $200 |
| Individual | Tuition only grant in aid | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter F Wheeler
- David G Boring
- Jacob J Hayrynen
- Fred R Jex
- Gerald F Thorp
- William Dover
- Erwin ODell
- Marshbanks Timothy
- Crosby David
- Engle Barrett
- Schmitz Todd
- Hapworth Scott
- Finazzo Michael
Questions people ask
Does Michigan Scottish Rite Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 25, 2025.
How much does Michigan Scottish Rite Fund give?
$88,100 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $450.
Who runs Michigan Scottish Rite Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Walter F Wheeler (President), David G Boring (Vice-President), Jacob J Hayrynen (Vice-President) and Fred R Jex (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Michigan Scottish Rite Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.