Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship is a private foundation, based in Bassett, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $1.
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship at a glance
In short: Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship gave $26K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $26,464
- +2546.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,232
- +1223.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $13,232
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia ($25K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 1223% from 2018 to 2021. 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 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $26K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Roanoke, VA | scholarship | $25,464 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $23,601 | $26,464 | $26,464 | 2 | $26,464 | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,863 | $1 | — | $1,000 | 1 | — | — | $172 |
| 2019 | $4,362 | $551 | — | $1,000 | 1 | — | — | $229 |
| 2018 | $4,811 | $1,376 | — | $2,000 | 2 | — | — | $231 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Renee Prillaman
Officer
Board Member → Officer, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Prillaman McCraw
Officer
Board Member → Officer, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship
How much does Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship give each year?
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship gave $26K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship operate?
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship's EIN?
Samuel and Tristan Pilson Memorial Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3716140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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