Applied Scholastics International
To improve and revitalize the field of education by instructing students and teachers in the proper method of studying using Study Technology developed by educator and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.
Applied Scholastics International at a glance
In short: Applied Scholastics International gave $214K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $107K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,397
- +42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $107,199
- +42.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $107,199
- Total assets
- $712,038
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Applied Scholastics International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake ($142K). Together the top 2 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Applied Scholastics International gives
- Giving grew 148% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $86K (2021) to $214K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake Saint Louis, MO | educ & literacy pgms | $141,841 |
| HELP International Los Angeles, CA | educ & literacy pgms | $72,556 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $712,038 | $2,680,176 | $2,849,641 | $214,397 | 2 | $254 |
| 2023 | $662,142 | $2,603,999 | $2,571,893 | $150,638 | 2 | $275 |
| 2022 | $672,923 | $2,445,922 | $2,807,038 | $169,165 | 2 | $362 |
| 2021 | $861,141 | $2,944,839 | $2,614,324 | $86,382 | 1 | $2,943 |
| 2020 | $801,967 | $2,895,630 | $2,919,106 | $129,940 | 2 | $48 |
About Applied Scholastics International
Based on IRS filings
Applied Scholastics International is a public charity focused on Education, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $712K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $214K. Net investment income was $254.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Applied Scholastics International is led by Christine Gerson, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Gerson
President
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Bernie Radburn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Garrett
Director
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2022
Director & Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rubina Qureshi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Walker
Director & Secretary
Trustee → Director, 2021
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Blasco
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy Lomas
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Weinberg
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Idda
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Craig Burton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $51K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeanne Reynolds (2022) — Director
- Former: Dhyana Nigro (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Martin Tofil (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Molly Burton (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rolf Glatt (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sachi Law (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Christine Gerson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Applied Scholastics International
How much does Applied Scholastics International give each year?
Applied Scholastics International gave $214K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $151K across 2 grants.
How large is Applied Scholastics International?
Applied Scholastics International reported $712K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Applied Scholastics International?
Applied Scholastics International is a public charity focused on Education, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $712K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Applied Scholastics International operate?
Applied Scholastics International has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Oregon.
What is Applied Scholastics International's EIN?
Applied Scholastics International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7250829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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