ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $20,653, including scholarships to colleges and universities.
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr at a glance
In short: ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,653
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,065
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $319,137
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (39% 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 ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applications are available through Ely High School. It lists Terrence Merfeld, Superintendent of, as the contact for the process. The filing states that awards are restricted to graduates of Ely High School pursuing medical-related fields of study. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists a deadline prior to November 1.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists a deadline prior to November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Terrence Merfeld Superintendent Of
Mailing address: Isd 694, Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6166
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Colorado School of Medicine ($8K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (39%), Minnesota (25%), Iowa (7%), South Dakota (7%), and Michigan (7%). The listed 2025 grants also include recipients in Nebraska and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora, CO | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MI | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| College of St Scholastica Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Midland University Fremont, NE | Schloarship | $1,500 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| ELY-Winton Hospital Assoc Scholarship ELY, MN | Scholarships | $653 |
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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 | $319,137 | $33,146 | $28,491 | $20,653 | 10 | $22,770 | $27,709 | $18,916 |
| 2024 | $315,465 | $20,014 | $26,529 | $19,274 | 7 | $21,356 | $14,608 | $17,896 |
| 2023 | $321,369 | $12,812 | $28,534 | $20,500 | 7 | $22,985 | $7,975 | $17,303 |
| 2022 | $337,092 | $34,444 | $26,474 | $18,000 | 5 | $20,711 | $28,804 | $21,808 |
| 2021 | $327,025 | $11,703 | $25,736 | $18,400 | 6 | — | $6,187 | $20,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 2024 filing identifies graduates of Ely High School pursuing medical-related fields of study as the recipients of its awards. In 2025, it gave grants to colleges and universities, including the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $20,653. Grants ranged from $653 to $8,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $8,000 to the University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado, and $1,500 each to Minnesota North College–Hibbing, the University of Iowa, the University of Minnesota, the University of South Dakota, the College of St. Scholastica, Midland University, and the University of Utah.
The grantees’ own statements describe their missions: Midland University says it inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. The College of St. Scholastica says it provides intellectual and moral preparation for responsible living and meaningful work, grounded in its Catholic Benedictine heritage.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N.A. as trustee.
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr'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
$6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2024) — Corporate Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $6K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr
How much does ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr give each year?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 7 grants.
What is ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's typical grant size?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,065, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr give grants?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's top state is Colorado, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (25%) and Iowa (7%).
Does ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's largest grantees?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's largest 2025 grantees include University of Colorado School of Medicine ($8,000), University of Minnesota ($3,000 across 2 grants) and University of Iowa ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr reported $319K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing identifies graduates of Ely High School pursuing medical-related fields of study as the recipients of its awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr?
The 2024 filing says applications are available through Ely High School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's EIN?
ELY Winton Hosp Scholarship Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6045814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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