English Fenton Scholarship Trust
English Fenton Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship grants to individual students attending colleges and universities.
English Fenton Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: English Fenton Scholarship Trust gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,932
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,456
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,264
- Total assets
- $205,193
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 English Fenton Scholarship Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who English Fenton Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alyssa Reed Saint Mary of the Woods ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($57,904), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (45%), Indiana (41%), New Mexico (7%), and Ohio (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How English Fenton Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 653% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $86K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Reed Saint Mary of the Woods Saint Mary of the Wood, IN | Scholarship | $7,764 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $57,904 |
| Noah Dundas Rose-Hulman Inst of Technology Terre Haute, IN | Scholarship | $5,264 |
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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 | $205,193 | $74,708 | $71,068 | $70,932 | 13 | $70,932 | $8,381 | $10,868 |
| 2024 | $200,220 | $68,234 | $73,416 | $73,175 | 18 | $73,175 | $10,073 | $14,055 |
| 2023 | $200,836 | $68,064 | $86,548 | $86,483 | 15 | $86,483 | $10,167 | $19,805 |
| 2022 | $209,869 | $69,236 | $69,758 | $69,738 | 15 | $69,738 | $2,968 | $15,798 |
| 2021 | $205,150 | $55,367 | $55,328 | $55,291 | 15 | $55,304 | — | $19,943 |
| 2020 | $194,481 | $55,413 | $57,087 | $57,013 | 17 | — | $678 | $12,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, English Fenton Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $70,932. The median grant was $5,264; grants ranged from $5,264 to $7,764. Listed recipients included Alyssa Reed at Saint Mary of the Woods ($7,764); five individual recipients at Eastern Illinois University ($5,264 each); and three individual recipients at Indiana State University ($5,264 each). Other listed recipients attended the University of New Mexico, the University of Mount Union, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, each receiving $5,264.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
English Fenton Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$37 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (2020) — 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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $37, to JP Morgan Chase Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about English Fenton Scholarship Trust
How much does English Fenton Scholarship Trust give each year?
English Fenton Scholarship Trust gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 18 grants.
What is English Fenton Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
English Fenton Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,264, and its average grant was $5,456, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does English Fenton Scholarship Trust give grants?
English Fenton Scholarship Trust's top state is Illinois, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (41%) and New Mexico (7%).
Does English Fenton Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on English Fenton Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
How large is English Fenton Scholarship Trust?
English Fenton Scholarship Trust reported $205K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from English Fenton Scholarship Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is English Fenton Scholarship Trust's EIN?
English Fenton Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6121329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does English Fenton Scholarship Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
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