Sears Scholarship Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Sears Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation in Jefferson, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,000 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$1,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$11,566
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 | $12,608 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $12,627 |
| 2025 | $1,000 | 1 | $11,566 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Cathy Ehrhardt PO Box 1202, Jefferson, NC 28640 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 877-9260 |
| What to submit | Application with essays and letter of recommendation from rotc officer, hard copy or electronic |
| Deadlines | Late april every year |
| Restrictions | High school graduate in rotc and attending a college or university |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sears Scholarship Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Ehrhardt
- Barbara Sears
- Sharon Need
- Doug Ehrhardt
Questions people ask
Does Sears Scholarship Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Late april every year.
How much does Sears Scholarship Fund Inc give?
$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sears Scholarship Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Ehrhardt (Chairperson), Barbara Sears (Member), Sharon Need (Member) and Doug Ehrhardt (Member).
What does Sears Scholarship Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.