Private foundation · EIN 20-6408218 · Muncie, Indiana · Education

Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $127K total, median $7,254. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$127K
Median grant
$7,254
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Molly Davis & Ball State UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$15K
Aurilia Moulton and Ball State Universit yYorktown, INScholarship$15K
Malachi Dubois and Purdue UniversityGaston, INScholarship$15K
Michael Biven and Indiana WesleyanMuncie, INScholarship$12K
Emily McClure and Ball State UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$12K
Lily Yang & University of N CarolinaYorktown, INScholarship$7,254
Beatrice Cooper and Ball State Universit yMuncie, INScholarship$7,254
Emeline Thygerson &Muncie, INScholarship$7,254
Jonah Smith and Taylor UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$7,254
Kate Thornburg and Ball State UniversityAlexandria, INScholarship$7,254
Carter Minton & Ball State UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$4,758
Haley Baugues and Earlham CollegeMuncie, INScholarship$4,758
Lauren Huffman-Kimble & Ball StateGaston, INScholarship$4,758
Sydney Smith & Taylor UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$4,758
Taylor Griffey and Ball State UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$4,758

About this foundation

Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Muncie, Indiana, administered in care of Merchants Trust Company Trustee, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $127K across 15 grants, a median of $7,254.

Where does Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr give?

Indiana (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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