Link Educational Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Link Educational Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Olympia, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,462 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $55,462. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$75,462
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$55,462
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,036 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,448 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $54,036 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $75,462 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wbma Link Educational Scholarship F PO Box 1699, Olympia, WA 98507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 943-3054 |
| What to submit | Scholarship applications are available online at wbma.org/scholarships. Completed applications and required transcripts must be mailed to the address above. |
| Deadlines | May 16, 2026 for 2026/2027 academic year |
| Restrictions | An eligible candidate is: an employee with three years' full-time employment with a wbma member firm or a dependent of an employee who has three years' employment with a wbma member firm. Will have a high school diploma or equivalent by august 1, 2026 (for 2026/2027 academic year). Is attending or plans to attend an accredited two-year or four-year school of higher education or an accredited vocational school with the intent of the candidate to earn a degree or satisfactory certificate of completion of a vocational program. Scholarship recipients are selected by a five member panel. Selection criteria includes: academic achievements, extracurricular activities, financial need and future goals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Link Educational Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $67,462 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Building Material Association | Grant for convention speakers and other training expenses | $55,462 |
| Individual | Scholarship - college of southern idaho state | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship - wenatchee valley college | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship - columbia basin college | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship - gonzaga university | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship - university of puget sound | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casey Voorhees
- Rick Jensen
- David Stordahl
- Brett Lamar
- Jeff Newenhof
- Rick Lierz
- Trent Withers
Questions people ask
Does Link Educational Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 16, 2026 for 2026/2027 academic year.
How much does Link Educational Scholarship Fund give?
$75,462 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Link Educational Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Casey Voorhees (Executive Director), Rick Jensen (Director), David Stordahl (Director) and Brett Lamar (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Link Educational Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.