Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae
The Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship is a private foundation based in Normandy Park, Washington. Its stated sole purpose is to award scholarships to qualified applicants as funds are available.
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae at a glance
In short: Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae gave $13K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $469.643), mostly in Washington. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,150
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $470
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $270,291
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (20 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing also describes its purpose as awarding scholarships to qualified applicants as funds are available.
- Review Cycle
- During the school year.
- Deadline
- During the school year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristen Quilici
Mailing address: 17429 2Nd Ave Sw, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Phone: (206) 595-3251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Danielle Tsang ($4K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington State. The listed 2025 recipients are in Seattle.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 28 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $515; repeat grants $356. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $50 repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $15K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle Tsang Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $4,000 |
| Lauren Roberts Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $3,000 |
| Lily Ho Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Paige Hayward Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Jasmine Jones Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| Rebecca Geromel Seattle, WA | Scholorship | $1,250 |
| CJ Applegate Seattle, WA | Highest Quarterly GPA Award | $100 |
| Caroline Chilcott Seattle, WA | Highest Quarterly GPA Award | $50 |
| Chloe Chang Seattle, WA | Highest Quarterly GPA Award | $50 |
| Kiki Chu Seattle, WA | Highest Quarterly GPA Award | $50 |
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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 | $270,291 | $13,482 | $13,847 | $13,150 | 28 | $13,150 | $10,572 | $11,594 |
| 2024 | $270,655 | $13,281 | $11,360 | $11,150 | 23 | $11,150 | $10,704 | $11,172 |
| 2023 | $268,734 | $13,125 | $12,702 | $11,950 | 20 | $11,950 | $10,216 | $11,226 |
| 2022 | $268,310 | $15,189 | $12,489 | $11,800 | 19 | $11,800 | $12,365 | $12,090 |
| 2021 | $265,610 | $11,332 | $15,729 | $15,150 | 26 | — | $9,340 | $11,853 |
| 2020 | $270,006 | $12,148 | $14,498 | $13,600 | 16 | — | $10,154 | $11,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 foundation states that its sole purpose is awarding scholarships to qualified applicants. It says awards are based on academic performance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $13,150. Grants ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median of $50. The largest awards were $4,000 to Danielle Tsang and $3,000 to Lauren Roberts, both for scholarships. Four other students received $1,250 each for scholarships. The filing also lists five $50 highest quarterly GPA awards and one $100 award for that purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kirsten Quilici as Treasurer; Carolyn Leak, Vivian Chin, Kelsey Croft, and Lauri Allen as at-large members; Shannon Barry as Chairperson; and Zhane Serrano as Secretary.
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae is led by Shannon Barry, Chairperson on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Barry
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Leak
At-Large
Secretary → At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Quilici
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Croft
At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Allen
At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Chin
At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhane Serrano
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christy Austin (2023–2024) — At-Large
- Former: Pam Martin (2023–2024) — At-Large
- Former: Deverie Thompson (2020) — Chairperson
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 Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae
How much does Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae give each year?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae gave $13K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 23 grants.
What is Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's typical grant size?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's median grant in 2025 was $50, and its average grant was $470, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae that year got $515 on average.
Where does Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae give grants?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (27 grants).
Does Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Highest Quarterly GPA Award" (22 grants) and "Scholorship" (6 grants).
Who are Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's largest grantees?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's largest 2025 grantees include Danielle Tsang ($4,000), Lauren Roberts ($3,000) and Lily Ho ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae reported $270K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae fund?
The foundation states that its sole purpose is awarding scholarships to qualified applicants. It says awards are based on academic performance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's EIN?
Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1067412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jessie Pepper Padelford Scholarship Sigma Kappa Alumnae 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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