Private foundation · EIN 47-2151700 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Education

Scharlepp 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: 12 grants paid, $60K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$60K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boyden-Hull Community School DistriHull, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Central Lyon Senior High SchoolRock Rapids, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
George-Little Rock Community SchoolGeorge, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School DistrictHartley, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Moc Floyd Valley Community School District FoundationOrange City, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Rock Valley Community SchoolRock Valley, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Sheldon Community School DistrictSheldon, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School DistrictSibley, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
Sioux Center SchoolsSioux Center, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
South O'Brien Community School DistrictPaulina, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000
West Lyon School FoundationInwood, IACollege scholarships to be awared$5,000
West Sioux Community School DistricHawarden, IACollege scholarships to be awarded$5,000

About this foundation

Scharlepp Scholarship Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of First National Bank in Sioux Fall, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Scharlepp 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 Scharlepp Scholarship Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Scharlepp Scholarship Trust give?

Iowa (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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