Arnsberg Scholarship Trust
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Republic, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1K.
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Arnsberg Scholarship Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,500
- +253.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,833
- +135.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,200
- Total assets
- $187,597
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arnsberg Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitworth University ($13K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arnsberg Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Jordon Hought | $6,800 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Jordon Hought | $6,200 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | Rodney Hutton | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Arnsberg Scholarship Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,597 | $11,875 | $17,000 | $14,500 | 3 | $14,500 | $1,238 | — |
| 2024 | $176,235 | $2,726 | $4,535 | $4,100 | 2 | $4,100 | $10,402 | — |
| 2023 | $150,662 | $1,701 | $9,150 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $6,118 | $452 |
| 2022 | $162,870 | $-12,897 | $14,194 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $5,797 | — |
| 2021 | $169,957 | $8,537 | $6,108 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | $8,539 | — |
| 2020 | $184,015 | $5,278 | $11,467 | $11,321 | 6 | — | $7,786 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Sheffield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cindy Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lillian Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Manuela Zigarlick
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Rozann Waterfall
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sarah Cuellar
Successor Trust Protector
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gregory Sheffield (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Giddings (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert M. Slagle (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Loren Finley (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Melanie Grimes (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Arnsberg Diamond (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Diamond Arnsberg (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leo Kornfield (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Shawn Anderson (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Arnsberg Scholarship Trust
How much does Arnsberg Scholarship Trust give each year?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,200, and its average grant was $4,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnsberg Scholarship Trust give grants?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Arnsberg Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Arnsberg Scholarship Trust?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust reported $188K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Arnsberg Scholarship Trust?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Republic, WA. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6443732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Arnsberg Scholarship Trust funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Washington
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
Leslie V & Stella Raymond
Raymond, WA
The foundation primarily supports youth, schools, scholarships, educational programs, and community services in Raymond, Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $57,490, with a median of $1,500. It accepts written requests for community grants; applicants can request an application, due December 31 each year.
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
19
Total Given
$166K
The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation
Honolulu, HI
The foundation funds projects for young people transitioning from foster care and capacity-building for organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii. Its capacity-building grants are typically $5,000–$40,000; recent annual grant totals varied widely, so a typical overall award size is not stated. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and lists application dates of January 15, May 15, and September 15.
Assets
$37.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$3.2M
Fall Freda Phyllis Char
Saint Louis, MO
The Saint Louis-based foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, with recent grants focused on Christian education and ministries, Bible access, healthcare, and community services. In 2025, it gave $18,900 across 11 grants, typically $945, to organizations in several states, with the largest stated share going to Washington. It does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$293K
Grants
11
Total Given
$19K
Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation
Ephrata, WA
The Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation funds annual tuition scholarships for Grant County, Washington, high school seniors and alumni attending college, vocational, or technical schools in Washington, including trade and graduate-level programs. In 2024, awards ranged from $667 to $6,000, with a median of $3,000. Students apply through the online application or their Grant County high school; it does not make general unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$39K
Grants
272
Total Given
$866K
Margaret Dunn Scholarship Trust
Dallas, TX
Assets
$321K
Grants
1
Total Given
$1K
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Arnsberg Scholarship Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Arnsberg Scholarship Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?