Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Marion, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,810 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,760 and the largest $15,530. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,810
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,760
- Largest grant$15,530
- Assets$980,056
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,827 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,327 | 7 | $887,889 |
| 2024 | $46,827 | 11 | $951,333 |
| 2025 | $43,810 | 10 | $980,056 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kara A Reel P O Box 893, Marion, NC 28752 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 738-8277 |
| What to submit | Application and required documents shown on trust website |
| Deadlines | April 30 each year |
| Restrictions | Story memorial presbyterian church mcdowell county nc residents |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $43,810 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,530 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,760 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,760 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,760 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kara A Reel
Questions people ask
Does Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30 each year.
How much does Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust give?
$43,810 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,760.
Who runs Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kara A Reel (Trustee).
What does Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.