Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,700 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $2,300. 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$5,700
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$2,300
- Assets$228,357
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,475 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 5 | $182,826 |
| 2024 | $6,475 | 7 | $202,877 |
| 2025 | $5,700 | 6 | $228,357 |
How to apply
Irving W Mershon 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 Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,400 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | Scholarships | $2,300 |
| Hofstra University | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Mercer County Community College | Scholarships | $800 |
| Vassar College | Unrestricted general | $300 |
| Messiah University | Unrestricted general | $300 |
| Rutgers University | Scholarships | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund give?
$5,700 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.