Gail C Link Education Trust
Accepts applications
Gail C Link Education Trust is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $54,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $69,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sandy Ditus Principal Securities NE 7800 Stones River Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 240-1635, dittus.sandy@principal.com |
| What to submit | Contact trustee for scholarship application |
| Deadlines | Based on school year |
| Restrictions | Scholarship awards limited to lower income students in hamilton county, tn |
What Gail C Link Education Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Student higher education scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Student higher education scholarships | $12,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Student higher education scholarships | $9,000 |
| University of Memphis | Student higher education scholarships | $9,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | Student higher education scholarships | $6,000 |
| Alabama A&m University | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State University | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Southern Adventist University | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shawn Kurrelmeir-Lee
- Deborah Maddox
- Tucker McClendon
- Principal Securities Network
- Sandy Dittus
- Patricia Russell
Questions people ask
Does Gail C Link Education Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Based on school year.
How much does Gail C Link Education Trust give?
$69,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gail C Link Education Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Shawn Kurrelmeir-Lee (Director), Deborah Maddox (Director), Tucker McClendon (Director) and Principal Securities Network (Custodian Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gail C Link Education Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.