Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $5,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $42,000 | 10 | $931,492 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 10 | $976,743 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 10 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Admin 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (866) 608-0001 |
| What to submit | www.csacholar.org |
| Deadlines | March 15th Annually |
| Restrictions | Residents of Western Nother Carolina who demonstrate musical aptitude and financial need |
What Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $33,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University FBO Joseph (Joey) Friedman | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Univ of North Carolina - Greensbor FBO Trevor Long | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North Carolina State University FBO Adah Morton | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Oberlin College and Conservatory FBO Zoe Love | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Univ of North Carolina - Greensbor FBO Mackenzie Smith | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Univ of North Carolina - Greensbor FBO Beck Hughes | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Kinsey Martin | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Appalachian State University FBO John Smith | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Madison Debiase | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Furman University FBO Amelia Smith | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15th Annually.
How much does Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Ione M Allen Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.