Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund
The Alumnae Association of the College of is a private foundation based in Winona, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,910
- -82.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,970
- +656.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. For Teresan scholarship applications, the filing names an individual recipient as the contact and says application packets should be sent in one mailing, on or before the deadline. Paid members of the Alumnae Association of the College of St. Teresa may sponsor themselves or another person who meets the application criteria.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists July 1 for undergraduate applications and November 1 for graduate applications. These 2024 filing deadlines are past cycles, not open deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists July 1 for undergraduate applications and November 1 for graduate applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Colleen Kocer Peplinski
Mailing address: 357 Gould Street, Winona, MN 55987
Phone: (507) 454-2930
Email: colleen@cstalums.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cotter Schools ($40K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
433 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 433 grants of 433 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $419K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cotter Schools Winona, MN | Donation | $39,910 |
| Academy of Our Lady of Lourdes Rochester, MN | Donation | $30,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $36 | $237,282 | $74,910 | 3 | $74,910 | — |
| 2023 | $393,327 | $11,698 | $497,858 | $419,035 | 127 | $419,035 | — |
| 2022 | $672,372 | $184,560 | $386,378 | $299,196 | 113 | $299,203 | — |
| 2021 | $1,045,173 | $659,774 | $331,450 | $243,325 | 81 | $243,496 | $68,970 |
| 2020 | $779,390 | $148,964 | $283,100 | $191,721 | 109 | — | $55,185 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing identifies educational scholarships as a direct charitable activity. In 2024, the foundation gave to Cotter Schools, whose stated mission is “to provide a high quality, well-rounded, faith-filled education for grades PreK-12,” including local, domestic, and international boarding students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $74,910. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $39,910, with a median of $30,000. The recipients were Cotter Schools in Winona, Minnesota ($39,910, donation); Academy of Our Lady of Lourdes in Rochester, Minnesota ($30,000, donation); and an individual recipient in Winona, Minnesota ($5,000, scholarship).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Betty Ford as president; Mary Kay Stepanik McDermott as vice president; Jo Suilman Stejskal as secretary; and Mary Frohnauer as treasurer. Directors listed are Connie Scheid Caine, Maureen Salmon Speltz, Sr Sue Reif, Cathy Jedlicks Standish, Mary Suilmann, and Kristin Thiele Holien.
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund is led by Betty Ford, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty Ford
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Kocer Peplinski
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Jedlicks Standish
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Scheid Caine
Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Thiele Holien
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Ewing Texley
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Suilmann
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Salmon Speltz
Director
Past President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Brabender McGowen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Sue Reif
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Suilman Stejskal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Frohnauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Stepanik McDermott
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Margie Beer Betts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Noonan (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary J. Gaertner (2020) — Director
- Former: Teri Collins (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund
How much does Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund give each year?
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $419K across 127 grants.
What is Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $24,970, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund give grants?
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund fund?
The filing identifies educational scholarships as a direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1688308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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