Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,333 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$77,333
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.8 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,333 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $61,333 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $77,333 | 19 | $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.
Elmer S & Frances R Christ 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 Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $77,333 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,333 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mid Penn Bank Trust Department
- Karen Kenderdine
- Natasha Heim
- David Rattigan Esquire
- Cindy Stasulli
- Tiffany L Hummel
Questions people ask
Does Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund give?
$77,333 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mid Penn Bank Trust Department (Trustee), Karen Kenderdine (Director), Natasha Heim (Director) and David Rattigan Esquire (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elmer S & Frances R Christ Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.