Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship is a private foundation in Westmoreland, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$12,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,396 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 14 | $0 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship 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 Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Macy Park | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Duffer
Questions people ask
Does Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick Duffer (Trustee).
What does Mary Elizabeth Roark Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.