Star Bright Fdn Trust
Accepts applications
Star Bright Fdn Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,475 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $575 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$20,475
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$575
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$516,952
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,700 | 36 | $452,314 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 35 | $475,836 |
| 2025 | $20,475 | 34 | $516,952 |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Admin 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 268-3363 |
| What to submit | www.csascholars.org |
| Deadlines | January 8th |
| Restrictions | See online at www.csascholars.org |
What Star Bright Fdn Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 31 | $19,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $575 |
| Missouri | 1 | $450 |
| Virginia | 1 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University FBO Adrienne Spieth | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Indiana University- Fort Wayne FBO Myah Vancamp (Hahn) | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Indiana University FBO Isabella Bonecutter | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Ethan Crawford | Scholarship | $750 |
| Ball State University FBO Rebekah Fortman | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana University FBO Patrick Judd | Scholarship | $750 |
| Ball State University FBO Sally Kissner | Scholarship | $750 |
| University of Saint Francis FBO Olivia Lashure | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Leah May | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana Universitypurdue University- in FBO Luke Shappell | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana Universitypurdue University- in FBO Rylee Sharp | Scholarship | $750 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Abigail Bovie | Scholarship | $575 |
| Huntington University FBO Kylar Decker | Scholarship | $575 |
| Purdue University- Fort Wayne FBO Makenna Dommer | Scholarship | $575 |
| Indiana University FBO Taylor Freeman | Scholarship | $575 |
| Purdue University FBO James Hardy | Scholarship | $575 |
| Purdue University- Fort Wayne FBO Alexander Hoffer | Scholarship | $575 |
| Taylor University FBO Andrew Roth | Scholarship | $575 |
| Malone University FBO Marissa Smith | Scholarship | $575 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Riley Stewart | Scholarship | $575 |
| Grace College FBO Taylor Williams | Scholarship | $575 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Kamden Zeisloft | Scholarship | $575 |
| Taylor University FBO Grace Busch | Scholarship | $450 |
| Ball State University FBO Mason Ehrman | Scholarship | $450 |
| Purdue University- Fort Wayne FBO Aaron Hoffer | Scholarship | $450 |
| Taylor University FBO Malina Lape | Scholarship | $450 |
| Liberty University FBO Ty Louden | Scholarship | $450 |
| Trine University FBO Joslyn Marcum | Scholarship | $450 |
| Butler University FBO Leah Marquardt | Scholarship | $450 |
| Indiana University FBO Ben Schnipke | Scholarship | $450 |
| Ivy Tech Community College- Fort Wayne FBO Callahan Spieth | Scholarship | $450 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Whitley Stevens | Scholarship | $450 |
| Ozark Christian College FBO Traejen Stomm | Scholarship | $450 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Madelyn Ummel | Scholarship | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Star Bright Fdn Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 8th.
How much does Star Bright Fdn Trust give?
$20,475 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $575.
Who runs Star Bright Fdn Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Star Bright Fdn Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.