Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. It supports scholarships for students attending accredited institutions of higher learning in Wisconsin.
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr at a glance
In short: Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr gave $42K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,000
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,818
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $792,916
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% 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 Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to contact the Nishan Scholarship Committee and submit the School District of Reedbsurg written form.
- Review Cycle
- Applications had to be postmarked no later than September 15. This is a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- Applications had to be postmarked no later than September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Nishan Scholarship Committee
Mailing address: 501 K Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959-1825
Phone: (608) 524-2401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uwplatteville ($14K). Together the top 8 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The filing’s eligibility requirements also limit scholarship recipients to students attending accredited higher-learning institutions in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 $42K (2023) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uwplatteville Platteville, WI | Scholarships | $13,800 |
| Uwmadison Madison, WI | Scholarship | $8,400 |
| Uwparkside Kenosha, WI | Scholarships | $2,600 |
| UW-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Uwlacrosse Greenwood, WI | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,200 |
| Ripon College Ripon, WI | Scholarships | $2,200 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI | Scholarships | $2,200 |
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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 | $792,916 | $94,231 | $59,715 | $42,000 | 11 | $45,111 | $79,320 | $48,877 |
| 2024 | $761,441 | $42,886 | $60,642 | $44,000 | 12 | $48,425 | $28,963 | $44,968 |
| 2023 | $779,201 | $23,300 | $57,589 | $42,000 | 12 | $46,196 | $16,420 | $41,738 |
| 2022 | $813,505 | $36,616 | $74,535 | $55,250 | 16 | $59,658 | $24,631 | $46,052 |
| 2021 | $848,886 | $125,877 | $68,224 | $50,000 | 13 | $54,787 | $112,499 | $49,773 |
| 2020 | $791,239 | $28,884 | $63,552 | $46,550 | 10 | — | $16,888 | $45,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr reported a distributable amount of $49K 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
The filing describes scholarship eligibility and awards, but does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to Wisconsin colleges and universities for scholarships. Among the recipients, Ripon College describes its mission as preparing students of diverse interests for productive, socially responsible citizenship through a liberal arts and sciences curriculum and residential campus. Blackhawk Technical College’s foundation describes its purpose as managing funds and property for the benefit of the college district and its educational and charitable activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $42,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $13,800, with a median of $2,200. The largest awards listed were $13,800 to UW-Platteville and $8,400 to UW-Madison, both for scholarships. Ripon College and Blackhawk Technical College each received $2,200.
Awards are restricted to graduates of Reedburg Area High School, Webb High School, or the former Sauk County Teachers College who are attending an accredited institution of higher learning in Wisconsin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
US Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (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 $15K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr
How much does Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr give each year?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr gave $42K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 12 grants.
What is Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's typical grant size?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,200, and its average grant was $3,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr give grants?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's largest grantees?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Uwplatteville ($13,800), Uwmadison ($8,400) and Uwparkside ($2,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr reported $793K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr fund?
The filing describes scholarship eligibility and awards, but does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to Wisconsin colleges and universities for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's EIN?
Freda Nishan Schlshp Test Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6038664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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