Private foundation · EIN 46-6706404 · Marshalltown, Iowa · Education

Gwendolyn F and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (April 1 of each year.) and its median grant is $9,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $121K total, median $9,500. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: Graduate of marshalltown high school; 3+ gpa; attending an iowa college accredited by the state of iowa; renewable for a total of 4 years if student maintains a minimum 2.5 gpa.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$121K
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 1 of each year.
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

Name, address, field of study, other scholarships applied for, leadership positions held, extra-curricular activities, scholastic achievements, school to attend, high school transcript and standardized test score. Contact: Christian McMurray, 2101 S Center St, Marshalltown, Ia, 6417535900 Deadlines: April 1 of each year. Restrictions: Graduate of marshalltown high school; 3+ gpa; attending an iowa college accredited by the state of iowa; renewable for a total of 4 years if student maintains a minimum 2.5 gpa.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IAScholarships$50K
University of IowaIowa City, IAScholarships$23K
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IAScholarships$13K
Central CollegePella, IAScholarships$11K
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IAScholarships$8,000
Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IAScholarships$7,500
Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IAScholarships$4,000
Allen CollegeWaterloo, IAScholarships$4,000

About this foundation

Gwendolyn F and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Marshalltown, Iowa, administered in care of Michael Bloom, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Gwendolyn F and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Name, address, field of study, other scholarships applied for, leadership positions held, extra-curricular activities, scholastic achievements, school to attend, high school transcript and… Deadlines: April 1 of each year..

How much does Gwendolyn F and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $121K across 8 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does Gwendolyn F and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Tr give?

Iowa (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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