Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund
Accepts applications
Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Duncan, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $3,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$3,600
- Assets$345,848
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,800 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,000 | 8 | $288,187 |
| 2024 | $20,800 | 7 | $308,482 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 7 | $345,848 |
How to apply
| Contact | National Rural Water Association 2915 S 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533-9086 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 252-0629 |
| What to submit | Applications must be typed, with all questions answered. If an answer is not applicable, the designation "n/a" should be used. Once completed, the application should be printed, signed, and mailed, along with the appropriate transcript(s), two reference letters, and a 5X7 photograph, to the following address: national rural water association, attention scholarship committee, 2915 south 13th street, duncan, ok 73533. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be postmarked by the second monday in january of the applicable year. |
| Restrictions | The joe and jean palmer scholarship is only available to children or stepchildren of nrwa or state affiliate employees. The applicant must be 26 years old or younger on september 1st of the school year in which they wish to receive aid. The scholarship is not to exceed 8 semesters, and proof of full time enrollment, a letter of good standing from the applicable college or university, and an official transcript must be provided at the end of each semester. The applicant must also maintain gpa of 2.5 or higher in order to receive or retain the scholarship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $10,200 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,600 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $3,600 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,600 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Holmes
- Brian Churchman
Questions people ask
Does Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be postmarked by the second monday in january of the applicable year..
How much does Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Holmes (President) and Brian Churchman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Joe & Jean Palmer Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.