John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $126K. Net investment income was $47K.
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund gave $126K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $126K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $125,536
- +1294.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $125,536
- +6874.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $125,536
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Marthas Vineyard Regional High School District ($126K).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 1992% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $126K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marthas Vineyard Regional High School District Oak Bluffs, MA | Support of Daily Operations | $125,536 |
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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 | — | $51,726 | $133,357 | $125,536 | 1 | $128,901 | $47,300 | $2,426 |
| 2025 | $82,759 | $6,939 | $15,127 | $9,000 | 5 | $10,280 | $2,153 | $5,772 |
| 2024 | $90,949 | $6,665 | $11,019 | $6,000 | 4 | $6,500 | $2,145 | $5,674 |
| 2023 | $95,300 | $5,304 | $11,043 | $6,000 | 4 | $6,477 | $794 | $5,441 |
| 2022 | $101,050 | $13,486 | $14,486 | $10,000 | 5 | $10,445 | $9,436 | $6,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank NA, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fifth Third Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank (2022–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund
How much does John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund give each year?
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund gave $126K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund?
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund operate?
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
How much is John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund's EIN?
John Elise and Ellen Goepper Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6842423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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