Private foundation · EIN 93-2400510 · Swansea, Illinois · Education

Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Fd

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: 15 grants paid, $125K total, median $7,200. 13% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$125K
Median grant
$7,200
Stays in IL
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Megan Fredenberg and Indiana UniversityBloomington, INScholarship$21K
Nathan Rein and Missouri University of Science & TecRolla, MOScholarship$17K
Sadie Metz and University of MissouriColumbia, MOScholarship$12K
Kamryn Helfrich and Maryville UniversityKansas City, MOScholarship$12K
Summer Harrington and Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COScholarship$12K
Julia Chen and University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NCScholarship$8,000
Brooke Hayes and University of Health Science & PharmSt Louis, MOScholarship$7,200
Logan Bosch and University of MissouriColumbia, MOScholarship$7,200
Brooke Bolsen and Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville, ILScholarship$6,461
Samantha Augustine and Culver Stockton CollegeCanton, MOScholarship$5,000
Megan Bolyard and University of KentuckyLexington, KYScholarship$5,000
Allyson Diveley and University of MissouriColumbia, MOScholarship$5,000
Sullivan Bonaldi and Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, ILScholarship$3,575
Reese Jarrard and Belmont UniversityNashville, TNScholarship$1,950
Logan HawnColumbia, MOScholarship$1,950

By state: Missouri 8 · Indiana 1 · Colorado 1 · Illinois 2 · North Carolina 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Fd is a private grantmaking foundation in Swansea, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Fd 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 Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Fd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 15 grants, a median of $7,200.

Where does Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Fd give?

Missouri (8 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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