Private foundation · EIN 72-6094932 · Chicago, Illinois · Education

Gertrude Bott Saucier 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $79K total, median $26K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$79K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern State UniversityNatchitoches, LAGeneral$27K
Louisiana CollegePineville, LAGeneral$26K
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LAGeneral$26K

About this foundation

Gertrude Bott Saucier Scholarship Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Bank One Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Gertrude Bott Saucier Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gertrude Bott Saucier Scholarship Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $79K across 3 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Gertrude Bott Saucier Scholarship Trust give?

Louisiana (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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