George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW
Accepts applications
George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$282,656
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,000 | 11 | $267,934 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 10 | $283,367 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 20 | $282,656 |
How to apply
| Contact | Riester Scholarship Fund 100 NORTH MAIN STREET 6th FLOOR D40, Winston Salem, NC 27150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (855) 241-6645 |
| What to submit | Free form - no standard application |
| Deadlines | April 1st annually |
| Restrictions | Must be enrolled as a senior in an ocean cnty, nj public high school; must be an honor student; must attend a regionally accredited, degree- granting college/university in the united states. |
What George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncchapel Hill FBO Maya Abdelaal | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California FBO Shannon Butler | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Villanova University FBO Rylie Casalino | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Boston University FBO Luka Costa-Seraphini | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Harvard University FBO Samantha Cushing | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University FBO Tora Daullary | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Villanova University FBO Abigail Gurzo | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology FBO Dante Kanterezhi-Gatto | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Stockton University FBO Hanna Ludovico | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Monmouth University FBO Kelly Nide | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The College of New Jersey FBO Rahil Patel | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama FBO Michael Pavao | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| United State Coast Guard Academy FBO Jamie Popek | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The College of New Jersey FBO Ella Rajock | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University FBO Grace Rhine | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Harvard University FBO Grant Rupinski | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College FBO Richard Ryon | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University FBO Alejandro Saenz-Arboleda | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Rutgers University FBO Avery Smith | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Princeton University FBO Connor Walsh | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st annually.
How much does George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does George Riester Scholarship Fund Trust UW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.