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Scholarship America Inc

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 237039405  ·  Private foundation

Scholarship America Inc is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $19.9M in grants paid and $219.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 103 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$19.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$219.1M
Total assets
103
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Scholarship America Inc funds

Scholarship America Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Scholarship America Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Rochester Area Community Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Rochester, NY$713K2021
Davis County Community Foundation Thru Fdn of Greater Des Moines
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Des Moines, IA$600K2021
Nevis Pam Lindow Scholarship Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Nevis, MN$552K2021
North Dakota Community Foundation
DISTRIBUTION OF NET ASSETS
Larimore, ND$280K2023
Rhode Island Community Foundation
DISTRIBUTION OF NET ASSETS
Providence, RI$250K2023
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Elkhart, IN$200K2021
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Concord, NH$169K2024
Ri Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Providence, RI$134K2021
The Putnam County Community Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Greencastle, IN$117K2019
York County Community Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
York, PA$106K2021
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Concord, NH$103K2017
Hope High Dollars for Scholars
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Providence, RI$102K2022
Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
North Creek, NY$91K2022
Rochester Area Community Foundation
INVESTMENT TO FUND FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Rochester, NY$90K2017
Northwest Mn Foundation
DISTRIBUTION OF NET ASSETS
Bemidji, MN$90K2024

Scholarship America Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$365K
2019$547K
2020$391K
2021$2.7M
2022$470K
2023$967K
2024$681K

How to apply for funding from Scholarship America Inc

Scholarship America Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Scholarship America Inc

Does Scholarship America Inc accept grant applications?
Scholarship America Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Scholarship America Inc fund?
Scholarship America Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Rochester Area Community Foundation, Davis County Community Foundation Thru Fdn of Greater Des Moines, Nevis Pam Lindow Scholarship Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Scholarship America Inc give in grants?
Scholarship America Inc reported $19.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 103 grants.
Where is Scholarship America Inc located?
Scholarship America Inc is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237039405.
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About this profile. This page is built from Scholarship America Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Scholarship America Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.