Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $9,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$9,500
- Assets$920,298
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 15 | $911,790 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 9 | $920,298 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol E Macpherson Scholarship Comm 937 Cromwell Ave, St Paul, MN 55114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 808-1206, admissions@cemscholarship.org |
| What to submit | The required form and the application process are performed online via the Carol E. Macpherson Scholarship Fund website. Applicants must provide the following: completed scholarship application form, two letters of recommendation, transcripts for prior post-secondary education, a completed free application for federal student aid form, and a personal statement from the applicant including: educational and professional goals, responsibilities and characteristics of the applicant, relevant work experience and discussion of financial need. |
| Deadlines | Submission Deadline is usually in July for the upcoming school year. |
| Restrictions | Eligibility for scholarship: applicant must be a woman-identified student with at least a 5 year gap in their educational career and must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA application). Applicant must be at least a half time student. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $47,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Maggie Macpherson
- Roderick J Macpherson III
- Mark Macpherson
- Anne Johnson
- Lisa West
- Viktoria Davis
- Maceda Xilian
Questions people ask
Does Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission Deadline is usually in July for the upcoming school year..
How much does Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maggie Macpherson (Director), Roderick J Macpherson III (President), Mark Macpherson (Secretary) and Anne Johnson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Carol E Macpherson Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.