Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$720,429
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $6,500 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 | $23,950 | 10 | $623,693 |
| 2024 | $6,500 | 13 | $640,860 |
| 2025 | $6,500 | 13 | $720,429 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Bank Trustee 215 Union Blvd Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 223-7722 |
| What to submit | Application and financial information forms and application are provided upon request. An essay is required. |
| Deadlines | Applications for the fall semester are due in march |
| Restrictions | Graduates of st. Vrain valley school district RE-1J high school who are pursuing teaching |
What Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Front Range Communit College FBO H Aguirre | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Northern Colorado FBO R Cornell | Scholarship | $500 |
| Chadron State College FBO L Davis | Scholarship | $500 |
| Colorado State University FBO T Detro | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Wyoming FBO S Fuller | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Northern Colorado FBO O Glasser | Scholarship | $500 |
| Colorado State University FBO H Kelty | Scholarship | $500 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver FBO A Opatril | Scholarship | $500 |
| Colorado State University FBO J Sawaguchi | Scholarship | $500 |
| Southern Utah University FBO B Weingardt | Scholarship | $500 |
| Aurora University FBO E Young | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder FBO M Young | Scholarship | $500 |
| Front Range Community College FBO E Nelson | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications for the fall semester are due in march.
How much does Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund give?
$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Edna A Layton Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.