Lord Educational Fund
Accepts applications
Lord Educational Fund is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $188,100 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$188,100
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $174,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,500 | 21 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $174,000 | 23 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $188,100 | 23 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Jostes US Bank NA 108 W Market St, Taylorville, IL 62568-0350 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 287-1830 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Please contact the above |
What Lord Educational Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $127,100 |
| Missouri | 3 | $16,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $15,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $9,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Millikin University | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Illinois State University | Scholarships | $13,500 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarships | $9,500 |
| University of Alabama | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Lake Land College | Scholarships | $6,600 |
| Maryville University | Scholarships | $6,500 |
| Butler Community College | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Missouri | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Olney Central College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Osu Office of the Univ Bursur | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Indiana University | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Illinois College | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Univ of Health Sciences and Pharmacy | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Ball State University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Depaul University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Lord Educational Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please contact the above.
How much does Lord Educational Fund give?
$188,100 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Lord Educational Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Lord Educational Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.