Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation
The Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation is a private foundation based in Hope, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients for scholarships and to an organization serving youth.
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation gave $49K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,500
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,672
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $1,066,113
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (46% 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 Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 263 Highland Ave, Hope, ID 83836-9709
Phone: (208) 920-3535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Fellows ($2K). Together the top 5 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($42,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (46%), Utah (29%), California (17%), Texas (5%), and Nevada (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $51K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $42,200 |
| Grace Fellows Folsom, CA | 17 | $1,700 |
| Trey Bledsoe Nampa, ID | grant | $1,600 |
| Youth making a difference South Jordan, UT | Grant | $1,500 |
| BSA Golden Empire Council Sacramento, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Orange County Advancement Tustin, CA | Grant | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,066,113 | $48,690 | $48,500 | 29 | $48,690 | $50,333 |
| 2024 | $977,848 | $46,387 | $46,200 | 29 | $46,387 | $45,411 |
| 2023 | $934,405 | $46,350 | $46,350 | 33 | $46,680 | $45,359 |
| 2022 | $861,311 | $51,475 | $51,300 | 38 | $51,475 | $47,539 |
| 2021 | $861,311 | $51,535 | $51,300 | 38 | $51,300 | $47,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings show scholarship grants to individuals. It also supported Youth Making A Difference, whose stated mission is “to provide leadership training and practical experiences that make a difference in the world, transforming the lives of the participants and those they serve.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $48,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,600. The largest grants included awards to individual recipients for scholarships. Youth Making A Difference received $1,500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Ricks as Board Chairman and Treasurer; Emilie Humplebee as Board Vice Chairman and secretary; Christy Craig, Cynthia Louise Jones, and David Ricks as trustees; Larry Bledsoe as assistant treasure; Christina Coffelt as assistant secretary; and James Bledsoe as assistant treasurer.
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation is led by Ron Ricks, Board Chairman Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Ricks
Board Chairman Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Craig
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Louise Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ricks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilie Humplebee
Board Vice Chairman Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bledsoe
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Coffelt
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bledsoe
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christina Coffelt non voting staff (2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: James Bledsoe non voting staff (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation
How much does Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation give each year?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation gave $49K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 29 grants.
What is Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,600, and its average grant was $1,672, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation give grants?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (29%) and California (17%).
Does Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants) and "Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Fellows ($1,700), Trey Bledsoe ($1,600) and Youth making a difference ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($42,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings show scholarship grants to individuals. It also supported Youth Making A Difference, whose stated mission is “to provide leadership training and practical experiences that make a difference in the world, transforming the lives of the participants and those they serve.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's EIN?
Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0446208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Bernard E Shultz Eagle Scout Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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