Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund
The Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that awards scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education. Its 2024 filing reports scholarships for 11 students and also lists back-to-school workshops, Project Smart, a college tour, and emergency fund assistance as direct charitable activities.
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund gave $6K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $531.818), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,850
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $532
- -66.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $7,420
- -48.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing also lists an announcement letter, application, and essay as materials, with restrictions of African American, Edgefield County, South Carolina resident. The filing names August 15 as the deadline; that date has passed for 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Elyse Bailey
Mailing address: 10911 Tavernay Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 651-7040
Website: https://www.springscholarship.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in South Carolina. The filing’s listed scholarship restrictions specify an African American resident of Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,420 | $26,472 | $33,510 | $5,850 | 11 |
| 2023 | $14,457 | $27,800 | $17,680 | $7,900 | 5 |
| 2022 | $4,338 | $13,425 | $13,864 | $6,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $4,776 | $12,700 | $7,924 | $5,000 | 8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The fund’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education, back-to-school workshops and Project Smart, a college tour, and emergency fund assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $5,850. Grants ranged from $500 to $750, with a median of $500. The listed grants were to individual recipients in South Carolina for academic scholarships. The largest was $750; the next-largest was $600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lenny F. Springs as chairperson, Damaun Dowdy as treasurer, and Elyse Bailey as director.
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund is led by Lenny F. Springs, Chairperson on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lenny F. Springs
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Bailey
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Damaun Dowdy
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Elyse Bailey (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund
How much does Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund give each year?
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund gave $6K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 5 grants.
What is Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $532, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund give grants?
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Academic Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund?
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The fund’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education, back-to-school workshops and Project Smart, a college tour, and emergency fund assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1417880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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