Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr is a private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri, that awards scholarships to graduates of Sikeston High School attending a Missouri college. Its 2026 filing reports 47 grants totaling $92,286, all to individual recipients in Missouri.
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr at a glance
In short: Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr gave $92K across 47 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $92,286
- +18.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 47
- +42.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,964
- -16.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,199,781
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an application for a college scholarship and restricts awards to graduates of Sikeston High School attending a Missouri college. It also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline is past.
- Deadline
- April 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Sumer Tripp
Mailing address: PO Box 14350, Springfield, MO 65814
Phone: (417) 890-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Andon Christian Southeast Missouri State University ($2K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 42 individual scholarships ($85,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Missouri. The 2025 filing specifies that scholarship recipients must be Sikeston High School graduates attending a Missouri college.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 120% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2021) to $92K (2026). In 2026 it made 47 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 42 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $85,250 |
| Andon Christian Southeast Missouri State University Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Elizabeth Douglass Scholarship Missouri S&T Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Morgan Jaynes Scholarship Missouri S&T Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Colin Scott Scholarship Missouri S&T Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Standard Democrat Prepayment for the Meyer Scholarship Tr Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $286 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,199,781 | $144,037 | $116,895 | $92,286 | 47 | $94,998 | $123,468 | $79,244 |
| 2025 | $1,167,454 | $111,747 | $97,857 | $77,593 | 33 | $79,823 | $95,503 | $77,492 |
| 2024 | $1,147,385 | $110,829 | $94,243 | $76,000 | 20 | $78,074 | $96,033 | $71,330 |
| 2023 | $1,124,424 | $77,952 | $97,812 | $79,875 | 24 | $81,957 | $63,083 | $72,118 |
| 2022 | $1,139,147 | $55,879 | $89,160 | $71,850 | 35 | $73,566 | $39,781 | $84,795 |
| 2021 | $1,169,393 | $53,422 | $86,639 | $67,000 | 42 | — | $38,239 | $77,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2026 — 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 describes scholarship awards for Sikeston High School graduates who attend a Missouri college.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $92,286. Grant amounts ranged from $286 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported awards were $6,000, $5,000, and $4,000; each was designated for a scholarship to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Simmons Bank is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's only listed officer is Simmons Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Simmons Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $22K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Simmons Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr
How much does Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr give each year?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr gave $92K across 47 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $78K across 33 grants.
What is Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's typical grant size?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,964, across 47 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr give grants?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (5 grants).
Does Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (47 grants).
Who are Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's largest grantees?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Andon Christian Southeast Missouri State University ($2,250), Elizabeth Douglass Scholarship Missouri S&T ($2,000) and Morgan Jaynes Scholarship Missouri S&T ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 42 individual scholarships ($85,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr fund?
The available information describes scholarship awards for Sikeston High School graduates who attend a Missouri college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr?
The 2025 filing lists an application for a college scholarship and restricts awards to graduates of Sikeston High School attending a Missouri college. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's EIN?
Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6721837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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