Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Galion, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,023 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$56,023
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,760 the year before.
90% 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 | $55,850 | 10 | $993,665 |
| 2024 | $34,760 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,023 | 13 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Nelson & Shirley Garner 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 Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $48,023 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron University Lilliauna Bayes | Tuition paid directly to institution | $9,000 |
| Univ of Central Fla Rachel Grunkeme | Tuition paid directly to institution | $8,000 |
| Ashland Universitykensie Pitt | Tuition paid directly to school | $8,000 |
| University of Findlaydaija Sewell | Tuition paid directly to institution | $7,895 |
| Individual | Tuition paid directly to institution | $6,000 |
| North Central State Lexis McCombs | Tuition paid directly to institution | $3,000 |
| Ohio Universityenyce Sewell | Tuition paid directly to institution | $3,000 |
| Ohio Northern Univ Delani Kiser | Tuition paid directly to institution | $3,000 |
| Cleveland State Hannah Delong | Tuition paid directly to school | $3,000 |
| Individual | Tuition paid directly to institution | $2,195 |
| Individual | Tuition paid directly to institution | $1,378 |
| North Central State Cody Griffith | Tuition paid directly to institution | $1,266 |
| Emma Kirbymarietta College | Reimbursed for books | $289 |
Officers and trustees
- J Sebastian Berger
- Debbe K Steinhilber
- Jean M Rinehart
- James W Chapman
- Gloria McDonald
Questions people ask
Does Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund give?
$56,023 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists J Sebastian Berger (President), Debbe K Steinhilber (Treasurer), Jean M Rinehart (Board Member) and James W Chapman (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.