Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Cordova, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$104,648
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,250 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 3 | $102,788 |
| 2024 | $5,250 | 3 | $103,827 |
| 2025 | $6,000 | 4 | $104,648 |
How to apply
| Contact | W Harrison Ashley PO Box 2995, Cordova, TN 38088 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 274-9030 |
| What to submit | Application available for download at www.cotton.org/ncga/scholarship/index.cfm |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard J Lindsey
- Larry Black
- J Bradley Williams
- Thomas J Pires
- Rowan Benjamin Evans
- Harrison Ashley
- Leonard B Alphin
- Gary A Bailey
- Michael Jantz Bain
- David Blakemore
- Tom A Calloway
- Melissa Campbell
- Adriane L Carbonel
- Gary Evans
- Gary D Feist
Questions people ask
Does Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard J Lindsey (Chairman), Larry Black (President), J Bradley Williams (First Vice President) and Thomas J Pires (Second Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Peary Wilemon National Cotton Ginners Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.