Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund
The Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It awards scholarships, and its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to Dover High School graduates.
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund gave $75K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,040
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,886
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,680
- Total assets
- $1,577,590
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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Applicants need to contact the advisory committee. Applicants must be Dover High School graduates.
- Review Cycle
- June 1 annually.
- Deadline
- June 1 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Bernhard-Wentz Scholarship Fund Do
Mailing address: 219 W Sixth St, Dover, OH 44622
Phone: (330) 343-7746
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University ($11K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,720), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing restricts awards to Dover High School graduates. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining reported shares were West Virginia (4%), Michigan (3%), South Carolina (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $95K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $11,200 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | Scholarship | $8,960 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarship | $7,840 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarship | $6,720 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,720 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Scholarship | $3,360 |
| University of Cincinnati Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $2,240 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Scholarship | $2,240 |
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | Scholarship | $2,240 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | Scholarship | $2,240 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,577,590 | $190,031 | $105,391 | $75,040 | 26 | $88,874 | $177,111 | $90,194 |
| 2024 | $1,492,157 | $183,460 | $88,100 | $61,100 | 21 | $74,488 | $170,951 | $87,113 |
| 2023 | $1,395,120 | $94,357 | $93,150 | $69,067 | 18 | $81,631 | $83,025 | $79,791 |
| 2022 | $1,393,107 | $97,916 | $115,934 | $88,100 | 27 | $100,916 | $86,559 | $83,554 |
| 2021 | $1,385,868 | $171,527 | $121,485 | $94,524 | 23 | $107,978 | $159,565 | $90,995 |
| 2020 | $1,351,416 | $66,518 | $108,221 | $86,100 | 1 | — | $55,504 | $79,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $90K 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 fund is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. Among the recipients, the University of Mount Union says it prepares students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship; Ashland University describes its work as providing a transformative learning experience; and Walsh University says it educates students to become leaders in service to others.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 26 grants totaling $75,040. Grants ranged from $1,120 to $11,200, with a median of $1,680. Earlier reported grant totals were $61,100 across 21 grants in 2024 and $69,067 across 18 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 awards included $11,200 to Ohio State University, $8,960 to the University of Akron, $7,840 to Kent State University, and $6,720 each to Ohio University and Kent State University Tuscarawas. Other listed recipients included the University of Mount Union ($3,360), Ashland University ($2,240), and Malone University ($2,240). West Virginia University and Waynesburg University also received grants of $2,240 and $1,120, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee.
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $25K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund
How much does Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund give each year?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund gave $75K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 21 grants.
What is Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,680, and its average grant was $2,886, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund give grants?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (26 grants).
Who are Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University ($11,200), University of Akron ($8,960) and Kent State University ($7,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,720), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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-Wentz Scholarship Fund fund?
No separate mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund?
Applicants need to contact the advisory committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Bernard-Wentz Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6334477. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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