Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto
The Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto is a public charity based in Palo Alto, California. Established in 1952, it provides financial assistance to local high school graduates pursuing college degrees, with its stated mission focused on scholarships for deserving local high school students who are not affiliated with the organization.
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto at a glance
In short: Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto gave $144K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,839
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,987
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $3,493,285
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto
- Contact
Mailing address: 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 450-0498
Website: https://ucpaloalto.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of so Cal ($27K). Together the top 8 received $102K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($41,886), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The stated mission refers to local high school students, but does not define the location covered by “local.” In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 4% to Virginia, and 4% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto gives
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $144K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of so Cal Los Angeles, CA | Tuition | $27,122 |
| Uc Davis Davis, CA | Tuiition | $24,186 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $41,886 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Tuition | $13,755 |
| University of San Franisco San Francisco, CA | Tuition | $12,000 |
| San Jose State San Jose, CA | Tuiition | $6,890 |
| Cal State Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Tuiition | $6,000 |
| Hampton University Hampton, VA | Tuiition | $6,000 |
| Uc Irvine Irvine, CA | Tuiition | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,493,285 | $672,605 | $194,108 | $143,839 | 12 | $398,221 |
| 2024 | $3,091,682 | $548,308 | $154,882 | $102,442 | 8 | $257,699 |
| 2023 | $2,353,902 | $356,374 | $108,981 | $71,818 | 5 | $57,650 |
| 2022 | $1,870,514 | $240,694 | $123,839 | $66,224 | 5 | $53,896 |
| 2021 | $1,996,383 | $370,322 | $105,832 | $94,763 | 12 | $143,542 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s stated mission is to make college scholarships available to deserving local high school students who are not affiliated with the organization. Its 2025 grants were designated for tuition and went to universities and individual recipients.
Among the 2025 grantees, the University of San Francisco describes its mission as providing higher education with a global perspective to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute describes its mission as educating leaders for technologically based careers and applying technology responsibly to create knowledge and global prosperity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the funder reported 12 grants totaling $143,839. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $27,122, with a median of $10,100. The largest awards included $27,122 to the University of Southern California, $24,186 to an individual recipient, $15,000 to an individual recipient, $13,755 to Santa Clara University, and $12,686 to an individual recipient Other listed recipients included the University of San Francisco ($12,000), an individual recipient ($8,200), an individual recipient ($6,890), an individual recipient Sacramento ($6,000), Hampton University ($6,000), an individual recipient in New York ($6,000), and UC Irvine ($6,000). All listed grants were for tuition.
No application process, required materials, restrictions beyond the stated eligibility mission, or deadline are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cliff Higgerson, Lee Price, Beth Siegelman, Robert Blatman, Sam Hayes, John Miller, Serena Perrin Vinton, and Sharat Shroff as trustees. Isabel Weiss Schreier is listed as treasurer.
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee N. Price
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Serena Perrin Vinton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Blatman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharat Shroff
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Higgerson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Siegelman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Weiss Schreier
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tom Baenziger (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford H. Higgerson (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto
How much does Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto give each year?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto gave $144K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $102K across 8 grants.
What is Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's typical grant size?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's median grant in 2025 was $10,100, and its average grant was $11,987, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto give grants?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (7 grants) and "Tuiition" (5 grants).
Who are Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's largest grantees?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's largest 2025 grantees include University of so Cal ($27,122), Uc Davis ($24,186) and Santa Clara University ($13,755), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($41,886), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $673K.
What does Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto fund?
The funder’s stated mission is to make college scholarships available to deserving local high school students who are not affiliated with the organization. Its 2025 grants were designated for tuition and went to universities and individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ucpaloalto.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's EIN?
Scholarship Fund of the University Club of Palo Alto's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6097200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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