Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. Its 2026 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities; the foundation’s 2025 filing says awards are restricted to graduates of St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J high school who are pursuing teaching.
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund gave $7K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $500), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $603,862
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says application and financial information forms are provided upon request, and an essay is required. Awards are restricted to graduates of St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J high school who are pursuing teaching.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states that applications for the fall semester are due in March. It does not identify a year for that deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states that applications for the fall semester are due in March.
- Contact
Application contact: First Interstate Bank Trustee
Mailing address: 215 Union Blvd Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: (303) 223-7722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Northern Colorado FBO R Cornell ($500). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing’s grant-dollar distribution was reported as Colorado 69%, Nebraska 8%, Wyoming 8%, Utah 8%, and Illinois 8%. Listed recipients were located in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 33% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $31K (2023). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado FBO R Cornell Greeley, CO | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Wyoming FBO S Fuller Laramie, WY | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Northern Colorado FBO O Glasser Greeley, CO | Scholarship | $500 |
| Aurora University FBO E Young Aurora, IL | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder FBO M Young Boulder, CO | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $603,862 | $36,700 | $19,098 | $6,500 | 13 | $10,346 | $28,922 | $31,595 |
| 2025 | $586,407 | $52,113 | $18,165 | $6,500 | 13 | $10,138 | $41,601 | $29,102 |
| 2024 | $555,222 | $19,402 | $34,928 | $23,950 | 10 | $28,424 | $13,235 | $28,108 |
| 2023 | $570,671 | $32,606 | $40,561 | $30,500 | 14 | $32,062 | $24,214 | $27,912 |
| 2022 | $578,625 | $97,672 | $42,591 | $28,000 | 10 | $30,652 | $89,311 | $32,689 |
| 2021 | $523,543 | $99,482 | $39,100 | $28,700 | 11 | — | $90,753 | $28,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — 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 grants support educational institutions, with the listed 2026 grants designated for scholarships. The University of Northern Colorado Foundation describes its role as supporting and stewarding donations for the university. Aurora University describes its goal as empowering students to achieve personal and professional success through learning. CSU STRATA says it aids Colorado State University System institutions in their research and educational efforts. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $6,500. Each grant was $500. Recipients included an individual recipient Community College, the University of Northern Colorado, Chadron State College, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Southern Utah University, Aurora University, and the University of Colorado Boulder; each listed grant was $500.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is First Interstate Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
First Interstate Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $10K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Great Western Bank (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund
How much does Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund give each year?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund gave $7K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 13 grants.
What is Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund give grants?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Colorado: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (8%) and Wyoming (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greeley, CO (2 grants).
Does Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's largest 2026 grantees include University of Northern Colorado FBO R Cornell ($500), University of Wyoming FBO S Fuller ($500) and University of Northern Colorado FBO O Glasser ($500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund reported $604K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support educational institutions, with the listed 2026 grants designated for scholarships. The University of Northern Colorado Foundation describes its role as supporting and stewarding donations for the university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says application and financial information forms are provided upon request, and an essay is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Edna a Layton Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1494001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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