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Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn

Preselected recipients only Marinette, Wisconsin · EIN 396625465

Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn is a private foundation in Marinette, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,475 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,475 and the largest $25,475. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $24,927 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,9471$533,668
2024$24,9271$564,436
2025$25,4751$595,863

How to apply

Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$25,475

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Menominee Mi Area Public Schools
Menominee, MI
Scholarships$25,475

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn give?

$25,475 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,475.

Who runs Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn?

Its 2025 filing lists Stephenson National Bank & Trust (Trustee).

What does Robert W and Caroline Fernstrum Scholar Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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