Panera Dream Scholarship Inc
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc is a private foundation based in Fenton, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports scholarships for eligible applicants to help pay education costs.
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc at a glance
In short: Panera Dream Scholarship Inc gave $203K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,000
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,250
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $128,465
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (15% 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 Panera Dream Scholarship Inc
- 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 describes applications submitted by Panera, LLC and franchise associates. Awards are restricted to eligible education costs at accredited institutions in the United States; students may transfer institutions and retain an award.
- Review Cycle
- The filing describes an annual application period from the end of January through the end of March. The 2026 period has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing describes an annual application period from the end of January through the end of March.
- Contact
Application contact: Httpspaneraapplyistsnet
Mailing address: 1400 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: (314) 984-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Panera Dream Scholarship Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Virginia (15%), Maryland (12%), Connecticut (10%), New Jersey (10%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Panera Dream Scholarship Inc gives
- In 2024 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2024) to $304K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $203,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,465 | $210,000 | $186,210 | $203,000 | 28 | $176,707 | $6,327 |
| 2023 | $104,675 | $427,040 | $328,230 | $303,540 | 39 | $303,540 | $5,155 |
| 2022 | $6,414 | $369,000 | $363,135 | $281,000 | 36 | $281,000 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Panera Dream Scholarship Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2024 filing describes scholarships for tuition, room and board, books, or fees. It also says awards may be applied to tuition, fees, books, and supplies required for coursework at accredited U.S. two-year colleges, four-year colleges, vocational schools, and technical schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $203,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to individual recipients in North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. Other listed awards were $7,000 each to individual recipients in Connecticut, Florida, New York, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Iowa, and Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark D Wooldridge as treasurer and Marlene M Gordon as secretary.
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D Wooldridge
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marlene M Gordon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jos Alberto Dueas (2023) — President
- Former: Niren Chaudhary (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Panera Dream Scholarship Inc
How much does Panera Dream Scholarship Inc give each year?
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc gave $203K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $304K across 39 grants.
What is Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's typical grant size?
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,250, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Panera Dream Scholarship Inc give grants?
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's top state is Virginia, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and Connecticut (10%).
Does Panera Dream Scholarship Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Panera Dream Scholarship Inc?
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Panera Dream Scholarship Inc fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2024 filing describes scholarships for tuition, room and board, books, or fees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Panera Dream Scholarship Inc?
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 Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's EIN?
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2511605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Panera Dream Scholarship Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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