Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $203K. Net investment income was $120K.
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $203K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $203K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $202,880
- +4.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $202,880
- +4.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $202,880
- Total assets
- $3,052,658
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was South Texas College ($203K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 $71K (2022) to $366K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College McAllen, TX | Program Support | $202,880 |
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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 | $3,052,658 | $168,803 | $254,389 | $202,880 | 1 | $203,480 | $119,679 | $215,810 |
| 2025 | $3,138,657 | $199,328 | $239,759 | $193,566 | 1 | $194,166 | $157,391 | $199,935 |
| 2024 | $3,180,114 | $199,123 | $38,492 | — | — | $600 | $161,957 | $186,341 |
| 2023 | $3,019,296 | $84,258 | $242,520 | $205,924 | 1 | $206,524 | $59,211 | $179,006 |
| 2022 | $3,177,991 | $162,708 | $114,590 | $70,897 | 1 | $71,497 | $125,465 | $205,924 |
| 2021 | $3,130,481 | $486,767 | $402,362 | $366,064 | 1 | — | $459,497 | $196,966 |
| 2020 | $3,048,135 | $-23,787 | $243,124 | $198,720 | 1 | — | $47,543 | $183,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's only listed officer is Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward Jones Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$33K (2020) → $48K (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 $48K, to Edward Jones Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $203K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $194K across 1 grant.
How large is Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (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 is Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX operate?
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Meda Scholarship Fund Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6524304. 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.
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 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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