Michaels Frank Scholarship T W
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving grants for scholarships, including awards to colleges and universities.
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W at a glance
In short: Michaels Frank Scholarship T W gave $76K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,846
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $1,684,749
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michaels Frank Scholarship T W
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to the Center for Scholarship Administration for contact and application information and identifies the form and materials through its scholarship administration site. Awards are restricted to high school seniors attending a public school located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- March 28 annually. The March 28, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- March 28 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (864) 268-3363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michaels Frank Scholarship T W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pennsylvania State University ($16K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 64% of grant dollars; recipients in South Carolina received 14%, and those in Virginia, Georgia, and New York each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michaels Frank Scholarship T W gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2025) to $80K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| West Chester University West Chester, PA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Kutztown University Kutztown, PA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Kutztown University Kutztown, PA | Scholarship | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,684,749 | $158,209 | $128,801 | $76,000 | 13 | $100,383 | $130,842 | $108,162 |
| 2024 | $1,656,789 | $112,713 | $127,038 | $80,000 | 15 | $100,085 | $84,678 | $104,235 |
| 2023 | $1,672,096 | $60,728 | $120,191 | $79,800 | 15 | $98,739 | $36,724 | $95,787 |
| 2022 | $1,732,626 | $98,825 | $127,988 | $79,992 | 14 | $99,760 | $74,517 | $102,166 |
| 2021 | $1,762,610 | $250,762 | $123,910 | $77,000 | 16 | $97,699 | $224,422 | $113,279 |
| 2020 | $1,637,517 | $88,255 | $118,152 | $77,000 | 17 | — | $64,963 | $96,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michaels Frank Scholarship T W reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, West Chester University Student Services, Inc. describes its work as operating group student activities involving financial matters at West Chester University. Alvernia University describes itself as a Catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation, founded by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $76,000. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,500. Notable awards included $10,000 to Pennsylvania State University and $5,500 each to West Chester University, Villanova University, Alvernia University, Liberty University, Clemson University, and Spelman College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edwin R. Boynton, Stradley Ronon Ste, as co-trustee, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edwin R. Boynton Stradley Ronon Ste
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$29K (2020) → $33K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michaels Frank Scholarship T W
How much does Michaels Frank Scholarship T W give each year?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W gave $76K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 15 grants.
What is Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's typical grant size?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michaels Frank Scholarship T W give grants?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (14%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were University Park, PA (2 grants), Clemson, SC (2 grants) and Kutztown, PA (2 grants).
Does Michaels Frank Scholarship T W give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's largest grantees?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's largest 2025 grantees include Pennsylvania State University ($15,500 across 2 grants), Clemson University ($11,000 across 2 grants) and Kutztown University ($11,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michaels Frank Scholarship T W?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (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 Michaels Frank Scholarship T W fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, West Chester University Student Services, Inc. describes its work as operating group student activities involving financial matters at West Chester University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michaels Frank Scholarship T W?
The filing directs applicants to the Center for Scholarship Administration for contact and application information and identifies the form and materials through its scholarship administration site. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's EIN?
Michaels Frank Scholarship T W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6680399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michaels Frank Scholarship T W funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michaels-frank-scholarship-t-w-morg_02746fb5a1f14ae69568c6d6f3148993
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