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Bailey Passion Scholarship

Accepts applications Portland, Oregon · EIN 814609508

Bailey Passion Scholarship is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0000$0
2024$10,0000$0
2025$10,0004$5,675

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.

ContactKevin and Eliza Bailey
8421 SW 56th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Phone or email(503) 473-5522, baileypassionscholarship@gmail.com
What to submitApplications are accepted via email. In addition to the printed application, a video must be submitted that captures the demonstration and dedication of their passion.
DeadlinesPrint application by April 1st and video by April 30th
RestrictionsApplicant must be a legal resident of the United States and a current high school senior at Portland Public Schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be on track to apply to, or accepted by, an accredited post-high school education program including accredited two and four year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools pending receipt of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and planning to attend the education program in the fall. Must be enrolled and ready to attend the accredited program during the fall term in the same year award is received. Student must have an identified passion to be pursued as a career that requires post-high school education at an accredited program.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bailey Passion Scholarship funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon4$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
OR
To assist in payment for tuition, housing and books for post-high school education.$3,500
Individual
OR
To assist in payment for tuition, housing and books for post-high school education.$2,500
Individual
OR
To assist in payment for tuition, housing and books for post-high school education.$2,500
Individual
OR
To assist in payment for tuition, housing and books for post-high school education.$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bailey Passion Scholarship accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Print application by April 1st and video by April 30th.

How much does Bailey Passion Scholarship give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Bailey Passion Scholarship?

Its 2025 filing lists Eliza L Bailey (Chairman).

What does Bailey Passion Scholarship fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.

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