Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD
The Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing describes scholarship awards for graduating seniors with financial need who plan to study mathematics, a physical science, or engineering at a recognized college or university.
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD at a glance
In short: Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,055,412
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the Central High School principal. The principal of the respective school determines the application form and materials, as well as deadlines. Awards are described as $3,000 a year for four years for worthy graduating seniors who need financial assistance to attend a recognized college or university to study mathematics, one of the physical sciences, or engineering.
- Contact
Application contact: Central High School Principal
Mailing address: 275 N Lexington Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 632-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($23K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Minnesota. Its reported 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Minnesota (59%), followed by Wisconsin (15%), Massachusetts (8%), Iowa (5%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $81K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $22,500 |
| University of Wisconsinmadison Madison, WI | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| St Olaf College Northfield, MN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants; in 2024, it reported 8; and in 2023, it reported 9.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,055,412 | $72,402 | $92,613 | $65,000 | 13 | $75,206 | $54,546 | $68,374 |
| 2024 | $1,070,796 | $54,261 | $90,067 | $67,500 | 8 | $73,761 | $35,533 | $62,124 |
| 2023 | $1,105,435 | $37,052 | $106,131 | $80,500 | 9 | $86,169 | $22,647 | $57,522 |
| 2022 | $1,174,531 | $229,711 | $101,984 | $77,000 | 10 | $82,820 | $213,583 | $58,400 |
| 2021 | $1,046,807 | $132,269 | $104,651 | $80,500 | 12 | $86,813 | $114,231 | $77,358 |
| 2020 | $1,012,188 | $18,936 | $104,522 | $80,500 | 13 | — | $10,070 | $63,715 |
| 2019 | $1,097,774 | $64,730 | $99,118 | $77,000 | 15 | — | $47,990 | $65,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes awards of $3,000 per year for four years for qualifying graduating seniors.
In 2025, the foundation supported colleges and universities. Among those grantees, the University of St. Thomas describes its mission as educating morally responsible leaders to advance the common good; Macalester College emphasizes scholarship, internationalism, multiculturalism, and service; and St. Olaf College describes a liberal arts education in a globally engaged community. These are the grantees’ own mission statements, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $22,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $22,500 to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, $9,500 to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and $6,000 to the University of St. Thomas; each was designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$20K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD
How much does Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD give each year?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 8 grants.
What is Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's typical grant size?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD give grants?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD gives mostly in Minnesota: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's largest grantees?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's largest 2025 grantees include University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($22,500), University of Wisconsinmadison ($9,500) and University of St Thomas ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes awards of $3,000 per year for four years for qualifying graduating seniors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD?
The filing directs applicants to contact the Central High School principal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's EIN?
Berenice M Eiswirth Scholarship FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6534958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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