Private foundation · EIN 39-6250027 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Walter & Mabel Fromm Scholarship Trust

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: 4 grants paid, $204K total, median $14K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$204K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Merrill High SchoolMerril, WIScholarships$166K
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WIScholarships$16K
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WIScholarships$12K
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WIScholarships$11K

About this foundation

Walter & Mabel Fromm Scholarship Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Walter & Mabel Fromm Scholarship Trust 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 Walter & Mabel Fromm Scholarship Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $204K across 4 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Walter & Mabel Fromm Scholarship Trust give?

Wisconsin (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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