Killen Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Killen Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $1,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$1,750
- Assets$399,781
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $14,000 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 | $18,000 | 8 | $357,848 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 5 | $373,276 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 8 | $399,781 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Townsend 600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN 55731 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 365-6166, jtownsend@ely.k12.mn.us |
| What to submit | Online via center for scholarship administration website |
| Deadlines | March 13 |
| Restrictions | Gpa of 2.0+, participation in service activities and demonstrates financial need |
What Killen Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $5,250 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,750 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,750 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University FBO Carena Debeltz | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of Montana FBO Rena Johnston | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Bemidji State University FBO Senja Lepisto | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| The College of St Scholastica FBO Maija Mattson | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of Minnesotaduluth FBO Wyatt Mattson | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Michigan Tech FBO Milo McClelland | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of North Dakota FBO Janae Murphy | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| University of Wisconsin FBO Clare Thomas | Scholarship | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Killen Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 13.
How much does Killen Scholarship Trust give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Killen Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Killen Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.