United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Langdon, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$1.8 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 28 | $669,828 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 28 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 31 | $1.8 million |
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.
United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 31 | $41,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Schommer
- Guy Mitchell
- Steve Swanson
- William Brooks
- Michelle Christianson
- Bev Gage
- Mary Kuchar
- Janet Jacobson
- Jeff Sims
- Melissa Seeba
Questions people ask
Does United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bernard Schommer (President), Guy Mitchell (Vice President), Steve Swanson (Secretary-Treasurer) and William Brooks (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does United Telephone Educational Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.