Mwe Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Mwe Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,324 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,332 and the largest $175,326. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$365,324
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,332
- Largest grant$175,326
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $306,342 the year before.
50% 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 | $325,661 | 7 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $306,342 | 9 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $365,324 | 12 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lyle Hall PO Box 5445, Grand Forks, ND 58206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 779-5126 |
| What to submit | Include name, address and school attending |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mwe Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 4 | $270,866 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $68,807 |
| Iowa | 1 | $13,188 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $12,463 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | Scholarship | $175,326 |
| North Dakota State University | Scholarship | $79,268 |
| Moorhead State University | Scholarship | $17,658 |
| Iowa State University | Scholarship | $13,188 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Scholarship | $13,113 |
| Northern State University | Scholarship | $12,463 |
| St Olaf College | Scholarship | $12,202 |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Scholarship | $11,753 |
| Lake Region State College | Scholarship | $10,624 |
| Concordia College | Scholarship | $7,941 |
| University of Minnesota Morris | Scholarship | $6,140 |
| University of Jamestown | Scholarship | $5,648 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyle Hall
- Mark Sanford
- Bruce Kopp
Questions people ask
Does Mwe Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mwe Scholarship Fund give?
$365,324 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,332.
Who runs Mwe Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Lyle Hall (President), Mark Sanford (Vice President) and Bruce Kopp (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Mwe Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.