Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship is a private foundation, based in Clinton, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $750. Net investment income was $188.
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship at a glance
In short: Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship gave $750 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $750), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $750
- -62.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $750
- -62.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $15,907
- -6.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Paul B Sharar Foundation ($750).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 257% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 164% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $210 (2021) to $2K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $750.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paul B Sharar Foundation Clinton, IA | Education | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,907 | $792 | $1,834 | $750 | 1 | $1,230 | $188 | $749 |
| 2025 | $16,949 | $794 | $3,030 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,515 | $279 | $813 |
| 2024 | $19,083 | $773 | $1,003 | $210 | 1 | $210 | $757 | $1,768 |
| 2023 | $19,313 | $880 | $1,002 | $210 | 1 | $210 | $919 | $941 |
| 2022 | $19,435 | $1,175 | $988 | $210 | 1 | $210 | $852 | $951 |
| 2021 | $19,248 | $565 | $975 | $210 | 1 | — | $547 | $950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $749 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship's only listed officer is Clinton National Bank TED Shemwell, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Clinton National Bank TED Shemwell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$539 (2025) → $600 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $600, to Clinton National Bank Ted Shemwell (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship
How much does Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship give each year?
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship gave $750 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship?
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship reported $16K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $749 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship operate?
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship's EIN?
Gladys a Dege Nursing Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1372474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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