Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing lists grants for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $9K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $881.6), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,816
- +10.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $882
- +32.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $124,364
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (77% 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 Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says online applications are available through the Fox River Scholarship Center website and are submitted using the online application for Neenah High School. The filing lists the contact as Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Attn C. Award restrictions are listed as “SEE ATTACHED”; further details are not provided here.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists March 14 as the application deadline. That date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists March 14 as the application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Oshkosh Area Community Fdn Attn C
Mailing address: 230 Ohio Street Ste 100, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 426-3993
Email: cheryl@oshkoshareacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was UW MADISON STUDENT Blake Bornemann ($1K). Together the top 5 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 11% to Indiana, and 11% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $9K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| UW MADISON STUDENT Blake Bornemann Madison, WI | Education - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Uw Eau Claire Student MEA Jones Eau Claire, WI | Education - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Uw Madison Student Trent Vogelsang Madison, WI | Education- Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering GIDEON BENNER Milwaukee, WI | Education- Scholarship | $500 |
| Carroll University Student Jacen Cornwell Waukesha, WI | Scholarship | $316 |
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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 | $124,364 | $11,773 | $11,630 | $8,816 | 10 | $9,491 | $9,734 | $10,158 |
| 2025 | $124,224 | $11,074 | $10,955 | $8,008 | 12 | $8,705 | $8,966 | $9,513 |
| 2024 | $124,120 | $8,387 | $10,538 | $7,644 | 15 | $8,364 | $6,213 | $8,729 |
| 2023 | $126,302 | $7,899 | $11,927 | $8,960 | 20 | $9,662 | $5,781 | $8,345 |
| 2022 | $130,395 | $10,381 | $11,927 | $8,650 | 13 | $9,446 | $7,982 | $9,789 |
| 2021 | $131,950 | $7,683 | $10,805 | $7,782 | 13 | — | $5,416 | $9,373 |
| 2020 | $135,193 | $6,952 | $10,786 | $7,600 | 9 | — | $4,735 | $8,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for education scholarships or scholarships. Among its grantees, the University of Wisconsin–Platteville describes its mission as supporting student organizations and campus activities. Milwaukee School of Engineering describes itself as a nonprofit, nonsectarian university providing undergraduate and graduate education in engineering, business, mathematics, and nursing. Carroll University says it provides a liberal arts education to prepare students for vocational success, lifelong learning, and service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund made 10 grants totaling $8,816. Grants ranged from $316 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000.
Recipients included the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse ($1,000), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ($1,000), UW–Madison ($1,000 in each of three listed grants), University of Wisconsin–Platteville ($1,000), UW–Eau Claire ($1,000), Iowa State University ($1,000), Milwaukee School of Engineering ($500), and Carroll University ($316).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Associated Trust Company NA, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Associated Trust Company NA
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Associated Trust Company (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $3K, to Associated Trust Company NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $9K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 12 grants.
What is Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $882, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund give grants?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Wisconsin: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (11%) and Iowa (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education- Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's largest 2026 grantees include UW MADISON STUDENT Blake Bornemann ($1,000), Uw Eau Claire Student MEA Jones ($1,000) and Uw Madison Student Trent Vogelsang ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $124K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for education scholarships or scholarships. Among its grantees, the University of Wisconsin–Platteville describes its mission as supporting student organizations and campus activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says online applications are available through the Fox River Scholarship Center website and are submitted using the online application for Neenah High School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Praiss Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6522494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
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