Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation
The Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Marco Island, Florida. Its scholarship program is intended to assist employees and children of employees of the Minnesouri Homes Association, referred to in the filing as the “Minnesouri Club,” and members of the surrounding community.
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation gave $43K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,500
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,932
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $36,964
- +137.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (34% 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 Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says its board of managers administers the initial selection process. Applicants complete scholarship application forms provided by the foundation; the board reviews written applications and may interview applicants if necessary. The program is for employees and children of employees of the Minnesouri Club and members of the surrounding community. The filing says there are no other limitations or restrictions beyond demonstrated need, and that the number of scholarships may vary depending on eligible recipients employed by the Minnesouri Club.
- Contact
Application contact: John W Meara
Mailing address: 1239 Orange Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145-2325
Phone: (816) 210-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alexandria High School Deca Program ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($42,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (34%), North Dakota (33%), Wisconsin (24%), Texas (5%), and Louisiana (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2021) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $42,000 |
| Alexandria High School Deca Program Alexandria, MN | Underwrite Program | $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 | $36,964 | $63,930 | $42,501 | $42,500 | 22 | $42,500 | $30 | $1,324 |
| 2024 | $15,535 | $13,543 | $45,501 | $45,500 | 24 | $45,500 | $42 | $2,023 |
| 2023 | $47,493 | $31,011 | $47,501 | $47,500 | 24 | $47,500 | $60 | $2,863 |
| 2022 | $63,983 | $39,545 | $36,000 | $36,000 | 23 | $36,000 | $45 | $3,272 |
| 2021 | $60,438 | $36,682 | $18,000 | $18,000 | 12 | $18,000 | $27 | $2,548 |
| 2020 | $41,756 | $40,072 | $19,500 | $19,500 | 13 | — | $17 | $1,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s filing describes a scholarship program. It says selection considerations include demonstrated need, academic credentials or promise, social consciousness, leadership potential, and long-term goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $42,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $2,000. The listed grants were for scholarships and included $2,000 awards to the University of North Dakota for an individual recipient, Texas Tech University for an individual recipient, Martin Luther College for an individual recipient, Louisiana State University for an individual recipient, and Hamline University for an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W Meara, Ann Pape, and Robert Scott as trustees.
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Pape
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Meara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation
How much does Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation gave $43K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 24 grants.
What is Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,932, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Dakota (33%) and Wisconsin (24%).
Does Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (21 grants).
How large is Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation?
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a scholarship program. It says selection considerations include demonstrated need, academic credentials or promise, social consciousness, leadership potential, and long-term goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says its board of managers administers the initial selection process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1929305. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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