Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship
The Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It funds scholarships; its 2025 filing lists awards restricted to Cape May County, New Jersey, high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship at a glance
In short: Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship gave $20K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $437,328
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (45% 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 Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Administration and use the application form and materials provided there. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- February 1 annually. The February 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- February 1 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Administrati
Mailing address: 4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 601-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rutgers University ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s scholarship restrictions specify Cape May County, New Jersey, residents. The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (45%), New Jersey (35%), Tennessee (8%), Missouri (8%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 $15K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Desales University Center Valley, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Stockton University Galloway, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 | $437,328 | $33,604 | $32,698 | $20,000 | 16 | $25,392 | $26,697 | $27,808 |
| 2024 | $435,012 | $25,069 | $31,597 | $20,000 | 13 | $25,185 | $18,289 | $24,821 |
| 2023 | $441,154 | $10,578 | $30,387 | $20,000 | 8 | $24,434 | $7,706 | $24,017 |
| 2022 | $460,448 | $19,883 | $26,205 | $15,000 | 7 | $19,137 | $13,548 | $24,243 |
| 2021 | $466,935 | $49,647 | $26,586 | $15,000 | 6 | $19,322 | $42,727 | $26,945 |
| 2020 | $443,809 | $31,880 | $27,361 | $17,000 | 6 | — | $25,949 | $23,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a separate mission. The 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to universities, colleges, and a community college foundation. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. Caldwell University says it promotes intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth and prepares students through liberal arts and professional studies. An individual recipient State University says it supports university research, scholarly and artistic activities. These are grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $20,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $2,000 to the University of Pennsylvania and $1,500 each to the University of Pittsburgh, an individual recipient State University, Lock Haven University, the University of Missouri, Caldwell University, and Rutgers University.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists scholarship eligibility restrictions for Cape May County, New Jersey, resident high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship'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
$8K (2020) → $9K (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 $9K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship
How much does Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship give each year?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship gave $20K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 13 grants.
What is Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's typical grant size?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,250, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship give grants?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's top state is Pennsylvania, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (35%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
Who are Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's largest grantees?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's largest 2025 grantees include Rutgers University ($2,500 across 2 grants), University of Pennsylvania ($2,000) and University of Pittsburgh ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship reported $437K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship fund?
The available filing information does not state a separate mission. The 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to universities, colleges, and a community college foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship?
The filing directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Administration and use the application form and materials provided there. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's EIN?
Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6082438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elizabeth H Soeder Scholarship accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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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