Oroville Scholarship Foundation
Oroville Scholarship Foundation (OSF) is a locally operated, volunteer-run scholarship foundation based in Oroville, Washington. Its stated purpose is to expand access to educational opportunities after high school, and its scholarships financially assist Oroville High School graduates pursuing further education.
Oroville Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Oroville Scholarship Foundation gave $17K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,430
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,341
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,270
- Total assets
- $319,039
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% 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 Oroville Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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Request or obtain an application during an application window, complete it, and return it by mail. The filing lists May and November each year as deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Oroville Scholarship Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 123, Oroville, WA 98844
Phone: (509) 486-1063
Website: https://orovillescholarshipfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oroville Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OSF’s website identifies Oroville High School graduates as the students it seeks to assist. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (78%), Idaho (7%), Texas (7%), and Montana (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oroville Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $29K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,430 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,039 | $37,238 | $19,997 | $17,430 | 13 | $17,430 | $16,414 | $15,759 |
| 2023 | $301,094 | $33,012 | $30,141 | $28,625 | 18 | $28,625 | $5,334 | $15,277 |
| 2022 | $298,223 | $23,126 | $24,941 | $23,800 | 18 | $23,800 | $1,130 | $15,539 |
| 2021 | $300,038 | $22,172 | $25,285 | $23,250 | 15 | $23,250 | $4,232 | $14,973 |
| 2020 | $303,151 | $30,618 | $23,912 | $22,800 | 14 | — | $5,684 | $14,973 |
| 2019 | $296,445 | $27,191 | $22,239 | $21,315 | 17 | — | $6,486 | $14,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oroville Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OSF says its mission is to expand students’ access to postsecondary educational opportunities through community support and involvement. Its scholarships support education beyond high school, including college, vocational, and technical study.
Grantmaking
In 2024, OSF reported 13 grants totaling $17,430. The listed grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,270. The filing describes $6,000 in scholarships for four new college students and an additional $11,430 for nine students continuing their college education. The itemized grants list individual recipients and identify college expenses as the purpose.
The filing states that application forms are available on the website during application windows. Applicants may also request forms by phone or email and return completed applications by mail. Restrictions listed on the filing are Oroville High School graduate status, minimum GPA requirements, and U.S. citizenship. The website says the current-year senior application link is active in March and April; the 2026 March–April window has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Peterson as president, Shirley Roberts as vice president, Doreen Cleman as treasurer, Jina Nelson as corresponding secretary, and Vicki Haney as recording secretary. It also lists Corinna Hilderbrand and Kerrie Allie as board members.
Oroville Scholarship Foundation is led by Nancy Peterson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Peterson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Cleman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jina Nelson
Com. Secretary
Board Member → Com. Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Roberts
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinna Hilderbrand
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerrie Allie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Haney
Record Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terri Barker (2019–2021) — Com. Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Oroville Scholarship Foundation
How much does Oroville Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Oroville Scholarship Foundation gave $17K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 18 grants.
What is Oroville Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Oroville Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,270, and its average grant was $1,341, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Oroville Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Oroville Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (7%) and Texas (7%).
Does Oroville Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Oroville Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Expenses" (13 grants).
How large is Oroville Scholarship Foundation?
Oroville Scholarship Foundation reported $319K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Oroville Scholarship Foundation fund?
OSF says its mission is to expand students’ access to postsecondary educational opportunities through community support and involvement. Its scholarships support education beyond high school, including college, vocational, and technical study. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oroville Scholarship Foundation?
Request or obtain an application during an application window, complete it, and return it by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oroville Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Oroville Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3251174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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