Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $962K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $56K.
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,214
- -72.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,214
- -44.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,214
- Total assets
- $962,096
- +10.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kaskaskia College ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 23% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $44K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL | Scholarships | $9,214 |
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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 | $962,096 | $112,228 | $23,074 | $9,214 | 1 | $11,881 | $55,543 | $51,257 |
| 2025 | $873,231 | $75,008 | $45,578 | $33,210 | 2 | $35,769 | $21,193 | $45,980 |
| 2024 | $843,805 | $75,560 | $50,913 | $37,984 | 4 | $40,395 | $16,834 | $39,266 |
| 2023 | $818,451 | $114,399 | $54,231 | $43,696 | 3 | $46,076 | $80,133 | $38,047 |
| 2022 | $758,997 | $33,372 | $37,362 | $23,024 | 2 | $25,498 | $24,537 | $44,489 |
| 2021 | $762,628 | $136,699 | $33,767 | $23,348 | 1 | — | $129,071 | $36,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $12K (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 $12K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust
How much does Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust give each year?
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust?
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust reported $962K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 is Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust?
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Eagan, MN. It holds $962K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust operate?
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Ralph Sprehe Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1369459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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