The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main
Accepts applications
The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,200 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,200
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $95,340 | 62 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 55 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $110,200 | 39 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Banks Scholarship Trust 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 250-8888 |
| What to submit | www.csascholars.org |
| Deadlines | March 25 |
| Restrictions | See website |
What The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 36 | $104,950 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College FBO Ricardo Diaz | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Georgia FBO Emily Matthews | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Kayla Matthews | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Mercer University FBO Hannah Simpson | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University FBO Molly Rivers | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Middle Georgia State University FBO Zoe Rivers | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology FBO Lucas Cantrell | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology FBO Samuel Marshall | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Mercer University FBO Madelyn Causey | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Marlee Coffman | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Gabriella Miller | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Shorter University FBO Jacob Moore | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Emma Robinson | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Heidi Sykes | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Johona Braswell II | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Colton McDonald | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Kennesaw State University FBO Thiago Saralgui Aquino | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of North Georgia FBO Emily Adams | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Milligan University FBO Gabriella Hoover | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Georgia FBO Chloe Myers | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Georgia FBO Ronald Shipman III | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Anslie Tonn | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Gracen Tonn | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Georgia FBO Madison Adams | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Georgia FBO Mallory Hotchkiss | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kennesaw State University FBO Riley van Voorhis | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Emory University FBO Niya Beitin | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Addie Cobb | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of North Georgia FBO Alyssa Green | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Utah FBO Maela McKallip | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Samford University FBO Sara Bullington | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Georgia FBO Drew Grant | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Georgia FBO Austin Starr | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Thomas Ussery | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Mercer University FBO Matthew Henderson | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| University of Georgia FBO Ava Baltz | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Carter Fletcher | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Georgia Southern University FBO Jacob Gore | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Berry College FBO Stuart Watson | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bob Harris Co Wells Fargo
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 25.
How much does The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main give?
$110,200 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main?
Its 2025 filing lists Bob Harris Co Wells Fargo (Committee Chair) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.