Bishop Educational Trust Co Mwo
The Bishop Educational Trust Co MWO is a private foundation established in 1996 and based in Muscatine, Iowa. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with a primary focus on distributing educational scholarships to students pursuing higher education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$147K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
50
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is the distribution of scholarships to qualified recipients. The organization funds educational initiatives with a specific emphasis on providing scholarship support to students attending colleges in Iowa.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s & Types**
Average Grant
$12
Review Cycle
June 1 of each year
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with Bishop Educational Trust Co Mwo?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across several Iowa cities and counties, including Muscatine, Columbus Junction, and Wilton. Primary geographic focus is Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total assets: $3,037,931
- Total revenues: $135,456
- Total expenses: $177,522
- Investment income and dividends: $96,810
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $38,646
- Expense ratio: 2.3% of total revenue spent on programs
Year-over-Year Changes
- Assets increased 2.6% from previous year
- Investment income increased 8.1% from 2023 to 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Beth Legue – Trustee (as of September 2024)
- MidwestOne Bank – Serves as trustee, dedicating 7.5 hours to managing the trust and receiving no compensation for this role
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWESTONE BANK | TRUSTEE | 7.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Main Street Fort Dodge Inc
FORT DODGE, IA
Assets
$315K
Grants
1
Total Given
$25K
John & Beverly Anderson Charitable Trust
VINTON, IA
Assets
—
Grants
18
Total Given
$22K
Barbara Jean Couturier Charitable T
DAVENPORT, IA
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
The Joseph Andres Family Foundation
OKOBOJI, IA
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$7K
Lohse Family Foundation
BONDURANT, IA
Assets
—
Grants
2
Total Given
$400K
Vande Brake Family Foundation
ORANGE CITY, IA
Assets
$172K
Grants
6
Total Given
$47K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Bishop Educational Trust Co Mwo on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities