John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 is a private foundation, based in Beloit, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $27K.
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 at a glance
In short: John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 gave $18K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $299,251
- +1.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Drew Indergand ($5K). Together the top 4 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 gives
- Giving grew 500% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 128% 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 $3K (2023) to $18K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Indergand Monroe, WI | Further Education | $5,000 |
| Aaron Roidt Monroe, WI | Further Education | $5,000 |
| Kaden Kuester Monroe, WI | Further Education | $4,000 |
| Lane Meier Monroe, WI | Further Education | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $299,251 | $28,223 | $23,300 | $18,000 | 4 | $22,186 | $27,109 | $17,348 |
| 2025 | $294,327 | $22,634 | $23,072 | $18,000 | 6 | $22,046 | $21,607 | $16,761 |
| 2024 | $294,770 | $18,754 | $19,792 | $13,999 | 5 | $17,861 | $16,822 | $16,112 |
| 2023 | $295,805 | $-3,214 | $8,037 | $3,000 | 2 | $6,878 | $6,678 | $15,734 |
| 2022 | $307,058 | $31,675 | $9,073 | $4,000 | 4 | $8,256 | $30,858 | $17,127 |
| 2021 | $284,453 | $16,318 | $15,308 | $9,600 | 9 | — | $14,980 | $15,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's only listed officer is First National Bank and Trust WM, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
First National Bank and Trust WM
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $4K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: First National Bank and Trust Compa y (2023) — Trustee
- Former: First National Bank and Trust Compa ny (2022) — Trustee
- Former: First National Bank and Trust Compa (2021) — Trustee
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 $4K, to First National Bank and Trust WM (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205
How much does John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 give each year?
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 gave $18K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 6 grants.
What is John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's typical grant size?
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's median grant in 2026 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 give grants?
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, WI (4 grants).
Does John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Education" (4 grants).
How large is John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205?
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205 reported $299K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's EIN?
John Cowles Frautschy Scholarship Fund 020205's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0799642. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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