William C Colburn Memorial
Accepts applications
William C Colburn Memorial is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$526,235
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $20,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $20,000 | 10 | $457,457 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 8 | $485,163 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 9 | $526,235 |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Administrati 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd G, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 268-3363 |
| What to submit | www.csascholars.org |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Worthy youths attending buncombe county high school or asheville city high school - emphasis on leadership, character, ambition, and academic goals. |
What William C Colburn Memorial funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $15,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SE Baptist Theological Sem FBO McKye Bramblett | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of NC at Chapel Hill FBO Jadyn Hicks | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Univ of West Georgia FBO Grace Katherine James | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Univ of NC - Greensboro FBO Viviana Smith Rodrigues | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| NC State University FBO McKenna Jones | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Mackenzie Goree | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Liberty University FBO Benjamin Parker | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| NC Central Univ FBO Ashley Whitfield | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| NC State University FBO Elijah Furr | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does William C Colburn Memorial accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does William C Colburn Memorial give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs William C Colburn Memorial?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does William C Colburn Memorial fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.