Dorothy Friend M Ita
Dorothy Friend M Ita is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship grants to colleges and universities, and states that awards are restricted to high school students at Oconee County High School.
Dorothy Friend M Ita at a glance
In short: Dorothy Friend M Ita gave $58K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,750
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,604
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,252,658
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (91% 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 Dorothy Friend M Ita
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Admin and use its application form and materials. Awards are restricted to high school students at Oconee County High School.
- Review Cycle
- November 15.
- Deadline
- November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy Friend M Ita funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemson University ($34K across 20 grants). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 6% to recipients in an individual recipient, and 3% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dorothy Friend M Ita gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). 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 $45K (2020) to $62K (2023). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Scholarship | $1,750 |
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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 | $1,252,658 | $92,313 | $87,646 | $57,750 | 36 | $69,817 | $75,294 | $75,181 |
| 2024 | $1,246,936 | $62,622 | $85,682 | $58,000 | 40 | $69,649 | $45,773 | $70,443 |
| 2023 | $1,268,739 | $48,068 | $86,720 | $61,694 | 32 | $71,884 | $32,633 | $65,194 |
| 2022 | $1,308,820 | $58,947 | $88,236 | $59,992 | 21 | $70,263 | $43,272 | $68,616 |
| 2021 | $1,338,602 | $146,845 | $81,233 | $54,000 | 17 | $64,319 | $129,779 | $76,346 |
| 2020 | $1,272,777 | $91,966 | $72,842 | $45,000 | 14 | — | $76,214 | $68,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Friend M Ita reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants support educational institutions, with scholarship purposes listed for the largest grants.
The grantees describe a range of educational missions. North Greenville University says it seeks to cultivate graduates equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society. Anderson University describes itself as a comprehensive university affiliated with the an individual recipient Baptist Convention, offering degrees in a supportive Christian atmosphere. Southern Wesleyan University describes itself as a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community. Presbyterian College says it develops students’ capacities within the framework of Christian faith. Western Carolina University describes its purpose as supporting education and charitable activities at the university.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 36 grants totaling $57,750 in 2025. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,750, with a median of $1,750. The largest listed grants were $1,750 each, including awards to Clemson University, Anderson University, Presbyterian College, Western Carolina University, and Duke University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Dorothy Friend M Ita's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $22K (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 $22K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Friend M Ita
How much does Dorothy Friend M Ita give each year?
Dorothy Friend M Ita gave $58K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 40 grants.
What is Dorothy Friend M Ita's typical grant size?
Dorothy Friend M Ita's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,604, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Friend M Ita give grants?
Dorothy Friend M Ita gives mostly in South Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clemson, SC (20 grants), Anderson, SC (4 grants), Charleston, SC (2 grants) and Columbia, SC (2 grants).
Does Dorothy Friend M Ita give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy Friend M Ita's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (36 grants).
Who are Dorothy Friend M Ita's largest grantees?
Dorothy Friend M Ita's largest 2025 grantees include Clemson University ($33,500 across 20 grants), Anderson University ($5,500 across 4 grants) and College of Charleston ($3,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy Friend M Ita?
Dorothy Friend M Ita reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 Dorothy Friend M Ita fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants support educational institutions, with scholarship purposes listed for the largest grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Friend M Ita?
The filing directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Admin and use its application form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy Friend M Ita's EIN?
Dorothy Friend M Ita's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6139022. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Dorothy Friend M Ita funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dorothy-friend-m-ita-morg_3f27567c90c04375a8629477703dcc2b
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