Private foundation · EIN 84-7106735 · Creve Coeur, Missouri · Education

John R Sommers Irrev Scholarship Tr

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: 3 grants paid, $34K total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$34K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Andrew BlankinshipGerald, MOScholarship$11K
Anna FinleyGerald, MOScholarship$11K
Jansen LoebOwensville, MOScholarship$11K

About this foundation

John R Sommers Irrev Scholarship Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Creve Coeur, Missouri, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 John R Sommers Irrev Scholarship Tr 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 John R Sommers Irrev Scholarship Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $34K across 3 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does John R Sommers Irrev Scholarship Tr give?

Missouri (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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