Dale Krueger Scholarship
The Dale Krueger Scholarship is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that funds college scholarships for eligible graduates of public high schools in the Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds, and Centennial school districts in Oregon. Its website says the scholarship was established from Dale Krueger’s estate to help high school graduates pursue higher education.
Dale Krueger Scholarship at a glance
In short: Dale Krueger Scholarship gave $496K across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $496,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- +6200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,873
- -98.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,682,870
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (77% 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 Dale Krueger Scholarship
- How to Apply
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Complete and submit the scholarship application with the required materials. The 2024 filing lists William Dolan as the application contact and says applicants should contact him; it also states that awards are restricted to graduates of Gresham, Barlow, Reynolds, or Centennial high schools.
- Review Cycle
- April 1.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: William Dolan
Mailing address: Us Bank - PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 464-4909
Website: https://dalekruegerscholarship.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dale Krueger Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State University ($110K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 153 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship’s eligibility is tied to public high schools in the Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds, and Centennial school districts in Oregon. In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon; the next-largest state shares were California (6%), Arizona (4%), Washington (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dale Krueger Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $368K (2021) to $497K (2023). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $110,000 |
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Scholarship | $92,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Scholarship | $44,000 |
| University of Portland Portland, OR | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $36,000 |
| Portland Community College Portland, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| California Baptist University Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Linfield University McMinnville, OR | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $8,000 |
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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 | $9,682,870 | $354,643 | $642,562 | $496,000 | 63 | $516,133 | $232,427 | $557,365 |
| 2024 | $9,952,282 | $304,595 | $645,722 | $488,000 | 1 | $510,827 | $169,651 | $517,902 |
| 2023 | $10,299,020 | $256,976 | $672,199 | $496,667 | 1 | $518,566 | $121,560 | $508,755 |
| 2022 | $10,693,790 | $1,981,681 | $537,189 | $391,667 | 44 | $412,784 | $1,861,115 | $541,691 |
| 2021 | $9,233,263 | $787,498 | $516,359 | $368,000 | 44 | — | $659,386 | $545,500 |
| 2020 | $8,961,175 | $745,157 | $535,177 | $373,333 | 45 | — | $610,926 | $485,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dale Krueger Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $557K 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
The scholarship supports students’ undergraduate educational expenses. The foundation’s 2025 filings identify its grants as scholarships, with awards made to colleges and universities.
Among 2025 recipients, the University of Portland describes itself as a Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate programs; California Baptist University describes itself as a private institution of higher education; and Linfield University says it promotes intellectual challenge and creativity and values theoretical and practical knowledge. These are the grantees’ own descriptions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $496,000. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $110,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included Oregon State University ($110,000), Portland State University ($92,000), the University of Oregon ($44,000), the University of Portland ($30,000), and an individual recipient Community College ($28,000).
The scholarship awards $2,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or prior graduates under age 21 on the application deadline. They must have graduated from a public high school in one of the listed districts and have been a district resident when receiving their diploma. The website accepts applications from January 1 through April 1; late or incomplete applications are not accepted. Applicants submit a transcript, a one-page statement of goals, and a résumé or summary of school and community activities, accomplishments, and other requested information. A committee of the participating districts’ superintendents or their designees selects recipients by majority vote.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
U.S. Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing. The scholarship website says a selection committee comprising the superintendents of the Gresham, Reynolds, and Centennial school districts, or their designees, selects recipients.
Dale Krueger Scholarship's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$133K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2020–2024) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dale Krueger Scholarship
How much does Dale Krueger Scholarship give each year?
Dale Krueger Scholarship gave $496K across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $488K across 1 grant.
What is Dale Krueger Scholarship's typical grant size?
Dale Krueger Scholarship's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,873, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dale Krueger Scholarship give grants?
Dale Krueger Scholarship gives mostly in Oregon: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (7 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Dale Krueger Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on Dale Krueger Scholarship's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (56 grants) and "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are Dale Krueger Scholarship's largest grantees?
Dale Krueger Scholarship's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State University ($110,000), Portland State University ($92,000) and University of Oregon ($44,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dale Krueger Scholarship?
Dale Krueger Scholarship reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $557K (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 Dale Krueger Scholarship fund?
The scholarship supports students’ undergraduate educational expenses. The foundation’s 2025 filings identify its grants as scholarships, with awards made to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dale Krueger Scholarship?
Complete and submit the scholarship application with the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dale Krueger Scholarship's EIN?
Dale Krueger Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6331222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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