How to apply
Application available in guidance office Contact: Meridian High School Guidance Offic, 728 S Wall St, Macon, Il, 2177645233, N/A Deadlines: March 9th Restrictions: Must be a graduating senior. Adequate attendance In top 25% of graduating class, Moral character Demonstrates financial need
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Cantrell HallDecatur, IL | General operating | $104K |
| Decatur Family YMCADecatur, IL | General operating | $52K |
| Salvation Army of DecaturDecatur, IL | General operating | $52K |
| Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lakeland Community CollegeKirtland, OH | Scholarships | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 6 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, administered in care of Regions Bank, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application available in guidance office Deadlines: March 9th.
How much does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 7 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund give?
Illinois (6 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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