Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Stockton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $173K. Net investment income was $5K.
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc gave $173K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $173K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $172,648
- +1469.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $172,648
- +3039.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $172,648
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Princeton Area Community Foundation ($173K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $173K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Area Community Foundation Lawrenceville, NJ | Educational Programs | $172,648 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $20,300 | $182,677 | $172,648 | 1 | $5,164 | $4,288 |
| 2020 | $159,353 | $9,054 | $12,078 | $11,000 | 2 | $9,092 | $7,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc is led by Stuart Wisse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Stuart Wisse
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine J. Wisse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Wisse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Wisse
Secretary & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc
How much does Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc give each year?
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc gave $173K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
What is Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc?
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Stockton, NJ.
Where does Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc operate?
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
How much is Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN?
Lenel Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1705927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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