Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund
The Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Cartersville, Georgia. It awards scholarship grants to high school and college students.
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund gave $39K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $415,574
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a written standard college scholarship application on file, with an official high school transcript also required. It states there are no restrictions or limitations on scholarship awards, though preference is usually given to applicants in the Bartow County, Georgia area. The filing lists a deadline of March 15, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Dot Frasier-Hall
Mailing address: 108 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: (770) 382-4568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Camp - University of Georgia ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($33,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The fund states that preference is usually given to applicants in the Bartow County, Georgia area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Camp - University of Georgia Adairsville, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| 22 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $33,000 |
| Logan Bennett - Lipscomb Universiyt Euharlee, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Logan Nelson - Georgia Highlands Cartersville, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Mya Moffitt - Georgia Inst of Technology Acworth, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415,574 | $19,503 | $38,546 | $39,000 | 26 | $38,250 | $19,503 | $41,711 |
| 2023 | $434,617 | $19,000 | $34,791 | $34,500 | 23 | $34,500 | $18,748 | $43,826 |
| 2022 | $450,408 | $18,038 | $39,550 | $39,000 | 26 | $39,000 | $18,038 | $39,428 |
| 2021 | $471,920 | $19,680 | $44,609 | $44,250 | 31 | — | $19,479 | $37,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to high school and college students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 26 grants totaling $39,000. Each grant was $1,500. Listed recipients attended a range of colleges and universities; for example, Madison Camp at the University of Georgia received $1,500, an individual recipient at Alabama A&M University received $1,500, and an individual recipient at Dartmouth College received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna D Bishop as president, Cortni Cooney as treasurer, and Mary Keith as secretary.
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund is led by Donna D. Bishop, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna D. Bishop
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cortni Cooney
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Keith
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James R. Dellinger Jr. (2021–2022) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund
How much does Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund give each year?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund gave $39K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 23 grants.
What is Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund give grants?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (26 grants).
Who are Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Madison Camp - University of Georgia ($1,500), Logan Bennett - Lipscomb Universiyt ($1,500) and Logan Nelson - Georgia Highlands ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($33,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund reported $416K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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 Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund fund?
The fund’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to high school and college students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund?
The filing describes a written standard college scholarship application on file, with an official high school transcript also required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6041060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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