John D Gruwell Trust
Accepts applications
John D Gruwell Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,050 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,050
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $65,000 | 28 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $66,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $68,000 | 22 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Admin 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (886) 608-0001 |
| What to submit | www.csacholar.org |
| Deadlines | All materials must be submitted to csa with a postmark no later than f |
| Restrictions | Available to high school students enrolled at a Caroline county high school |
What John D Gruwell Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 22 | $68,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University FBO Miranda Brown | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salisbury University FBO Cohen Carels | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Wilson Clough | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore FBO Yastine Dona | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Ethan Hedge | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Towson University FBO Cheyenne Mathis | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Towson University FBO Harrison Pearce | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Kylie Rhinehardt | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Megan Rogers | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Cameron Todd | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Towson University FBO Kendall Sann | Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Towson University FBO Vasti Carreto Gomez | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Rebeccah Chambers | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore FBO Tyla Dickerson | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Salisbury University FBO Dakota Gunter | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Towson University FBO Daniela Rugamas | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Isaac Uva | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Salisbury University FBO Mattison Lewis | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Maryland- Baltimore County FBO Adam Harper | Scholarship | $600 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Caroline Newcomb | Scholarship | $600 |
| University of Maryland- Baltimore County FBO Amirah Stock | Scholarship | $600 |
| University of Maryland College Park FBO Pearl Uva | Scholarship | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does John D Gruwell Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All materials must be submitted to csa with a postmark no later than f.
How much does John D Gruwell Trust give?
$68,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,050.
Who runs John D Gruwell Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does John D Gruwell Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.