Fredk Scholarship Fund
Fredk Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pierson, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $952K. Net investment income was $64K.
Fredk Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Fredk Scholarship Fund gave $952K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $190K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $951,862
- +2279.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $190,372
- +851.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $217,965
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fredk Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Albion College ($486K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $952K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $952K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $952K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albion College Albion, MI | Charitable Gift | $435,931 |
| Forest Hills Public Schools Fdtn Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Gift | $217,966 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Gift | $217,965 |
| Albion College Albion, MI | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $165,008 | $974,471 | $951,862 | 5 | $951,862 | $63,868 | — |
| 2020 | $809,463 | $473,995 | $47,844 | $40,000 | 2 | — | $27,650 | $54,830 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fredk Scholarship Fund's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James Blanchard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Julien
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred L Kistler (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fredk Scholarship Fund
How much does Fredk Scholarship Fund give each year?
Fredk Scholarship Fund gave $952K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Fredk Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Fredk Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2021 was $217,965, and its average grant was $190,372, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fredk Scholarship Fund give grants?
Fredk Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albion, MI (2 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Fredk Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Fredk Scholarship Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (3 grants).
Who are Fredk Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Fredk Scholarship Fund's largest 2021 grantees include Albion College ($485,931 across 2 grants), Forest Hills Public Schools Fdtn ($217,966) and Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($217,965), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Fredk Scholarship Fund?
Fredk Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pierson, MI.
What is Fredk Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Fredk Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1403652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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