J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Pensacola, Florida. Its 2023 filing describes student loans and scholarships as its major programs, with support restricted to specified fields of study and applicants who meet Florida residency and academic requirements.
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund gave $212K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,000
- +45.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,217
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,206,858
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% 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 J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Virginia Santoni Assistant Fello
Mailing address: Pensacola State College 1000, College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
Phone: (850) 471-4546
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Pensacola, Florida. Its 2023 filing limits eligible applicants to residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton County, Florida. In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (57%), Alabama (30%), Washington, DC (7%), Louisiana (5%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund gives
- Giving grew 2020% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $212K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $212,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,206,858 | $720,168 | $458,759 | $212,000 | 23 | $347,644 | $533,047 | $457,837 |
| 2024 | $11,820,917 | $590,674 | $312,045 | $146,000 | 17 | $357,406 | $484,399 | $398,855 |
| 2023 | $11,368,223 | $494,482 | $184,484 | — | — | $442,418 | $398,731 | $374,315 |
| 2022 | $11,322,210 | $1,212,424 | $145,076 | $10,000 | 1 | $680,877 | $1,128,877 | $374,244 |
| 2021 | $11,566,304 | $395,090 | $124,582 | — | — | — | $317,803 | $347,407 |
| 2020 | $9,747,250 | $436,921 | $130,504 | — | — | — | $363,516 | $336,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $458K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s 2023 filing identifies student loans and scholarships as its major programs. Awards are for studies in ministry, medicine, professional nursing, and medical technology. Applicants must be bona fide residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton County, Florida; have good moral character and the academic qualifications for their desired education; and be accepted by or pursuing training at an accredited school in the relevant field.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 23 grants totaling $212,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $10,000 scholarship awards associated with Florida International University, Florida State University, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Central Florida, and University of South Alabama.
The 2023 filing says applications should include information about financial need, scholastic records, and the extent of assistance required. It lists no deadline. It also reports student-loan activity, including 67 loans at the end of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023, and 59 loans at the end of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patsy Myers as chairman, Ronald Jackson as vice-chairman, and Rev Christie Hord, Nan DeStafney, and Wayne Willis MD as trustees.
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund is led by Patsy Myers, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patsy Myers
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Willis MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Hord
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nan DeStafney
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Jackson
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: C Roger Vinson (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: H Neal Smith (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jessica Harris Babcock (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund
How much does J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund give each year?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund gave $212K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 17 grants.
What is J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,217, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund give grants?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (30%) and District of Columbia (7%).
Does J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
How large is J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $348K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $458K (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 J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund fund?
The fund’s 2023 filing identifies student loans and scholarships as its major programs. Awards are for studies in ministry, medicine, professional nursing, and medical technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund's EIN?
J Hugh & Earle W Fellows Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6132238. 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 October 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 March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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