Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities; the foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants must meet specific Kalama High School and Washington residency requirements.
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn at a glance
In short: Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn gave $24K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $750), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,000
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- +3100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $750
- -97.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $588,288
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (72% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn
- How to Apply
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Contact the W Lundquist Scholarship Committee; the 2025 filing directs applicants to see the attached statement for the form and materials. The filing states an April 1 deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: W Lundquist Scholarship Committee
Mailing address: Kalma School District Box 1097, Kalama, WA 98625
Phone: (360) 673-5225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lower Columbia College ($7K across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Washington received 72% of grant dollars, Oregon 9%, California 3%, an individual recipient 3%, and Montana 3%. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 62% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2026) to $55K (2023). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $750 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Scholarship | $750 |
| Lower Columbia College Longview, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $750 |
| Clark College Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $750 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Scholarship | $750 |
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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 | $588,288 | $33,827 | $41,028 | $24,000 | 32 | $30,266 | $23,370 | $49,080 |
| 2025 | $584,846 | $34,281 | $46,336 | $29,995 | 1 | $37,028 | $25,457 | $39,809 |
| 2024 | $592,903 | $37,383 | $50,443 | $35,000 | 1 | $42,017 | $29,095 | $33,039 |
| 2023 | $605,928 | $31,526 | $71,753 | $55,000 | 11 | $62,749 | $23,123 | $41,671 |
| 2022 | $637,966 | $46,403 | $57,043 | $39,990 | 30 | $47,151 | $36,508 | $49,901 |
| 2021 | $639,049 | $38,203 | $57,048 | $39,984 | 34 | — | $29,394 | $46,594 |
| 2020 | $647,611 | $91,084 | $55,091 | $39,480 | 25 | — | $82,253 | $41,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the grantees, George Fox University describes its mission as preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think clearly, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Occidental College describes a mission of providing a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for leadership in a complex, interdependent, and pluralistic world. Bowdoin College describes a mission of educating students’ minds, developing their creative faculties, and strengthening their social and leadership abilities through a four-year liberal arts course of study.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $24,000. Each grant was $750, the smallest, largest, and median amount reported. Listed recipients include University of Puget Sound, Occidental College, George Fox University, Lower Columbia College, Central Washington University, an individual recipient State University, Clark College, Washington State University, Montana State University, and Bowdoin College; each received $750.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact the W Lundquist Scholarship Committee and says to see the attached statement for the application form and materials. The filing states that applicants must have graduated from Kalama High School, have attended Kalama High School for their entire senior year, and have resided in Washington for at least one year before receiving an award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $10K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $10K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn
How much does Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn give each year?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn gave $24K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
What is Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's typical grant size?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $750, and its average grant was $750, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn give grants?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn gives mostly in Washington: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, WA (9 grants), Pullman, WA (6 grants), Ellensburg, WA (2 grants) and Vancouver, WA (2 grants).
Does Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (31 grants).
Who are Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's largest grantees?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Lower Columbia College ($6,750 across 9 grants), Washington State University ($4,500 across 6 grants) and Central Washington University ($1,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn reported $588K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the grantees, George Fox University describes its mission as preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think clearly, act with integrity, and serve with passion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn?
Contact the W Lundquist Scholarship Committee; the 2025 filing directs applicants to see the attached statement for the form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's EIN?
Lundquist W E Scholarship Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6145913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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