Clapper Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Clapper Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,800 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $6,400. 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$39,800
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$6,400
- Assets$960,901
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,050 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,400 | 19 | $844,083 |
| 2024 | $28,050 | 23 | $902,663 |
| 2025 | $39,800 | 16 | $960,901 |
How to apply
Clapper Scholarship Fund 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.
What Clapper Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $35,300 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | Scholarships | $6,400 |
| Muskingum University | Scholarships | $4,150 |
| Miami University | Scholarships | $3,950 |
| University of Dayton | Scholarships | $3,250 |
| Zane State College | Scholarships | $2,600 |
| Franklin University | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Ohio University | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Heidelberg University | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Pensacola Christian College | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Ohio University Zanesville | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Cincinnati | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Youngstown State University | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Akron | Scholarships | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Clapper Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clapper Scholarship Fund give?
$39,800 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Clapper Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Clapper Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.