Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing describes awards as scholarships for graduates of high schools located in Ogle County, Illinois.
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust gave $45K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,007
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,143
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $807,130
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the application is received from a school guidance counselor and identifies the Ogle County Regional Office of Education in the application process. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to graduates of high schools located in Ogle County, Illinois.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists May 1. This is a past cycle, not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Ogle County Regional Office Of Educ
Mailing address: 7772 Clinton Street, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 652-2054
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Platteville ($7K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (46%) and Wisconsin (23%), followed by Kansas (10%), Iowa (8%), and Indiana (6%). The 2024 filing restricts awards to graduates of high schools located in Ogle County, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Scholarships | $5,378 |
| Illinois State University Normal, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Highland Community College Highland, KS | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | Scholarships | $3,379 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PNT Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsinwhitewater Whitewater, WI | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Purdue University Goshen, IN | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $807,130 | $100,937 | $63,192 | $45,007 | 21 | $47,987 | $87,475 | $44,978 |
| 2024 | $769,381 | $81,951 | $55,438 | $39,752 | 14 | $42,645 | $68,551 | $46,656 |
| 2023 | $738,324 | $19,328 | $65,085 | $49,673 | 19 | $52,524 | $9,721 | $44,378 |
| 2022 | $781,216 | $63,292 | $63,978 | $44,675 | 21 | $47,787 | $48,626 | $51,031 |
| 2021 | $779,724 | $81,735 | $57,258 | $41,147 | 21 | — | $67,388 | $46,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 filing lists scholarships as the purpose of its largest grants, made to colleges and universities. Among those grantees, the University of Wisconsin–Platteville describes its mission as supporting student organizations and campus activities; Highland Community College Foundation says it receives and administers gifts to benefit Highland’s students and enhance teaching and learning; and Rock Valley College Foundation says it builds regional relationships and secures resources to advance the college and its students. DePaul University describes its mission as supporting students’ integral human development through teaching and academic excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 21 grants totaling $45,007. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $1,250.
The largest reported grants included $7,000 to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville; $5,378 to the University of Illinois; $5,000 to Illinois State University; $4,500 to Highland Community College; and $3,379 to Rock Valley College. The trust also reported grants of $2,000 to DePaul University and $1,250 each to the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Purdue University, Iowa State University, Northwestern University, and Rockford University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank (2021–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust
How much does Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust give each year?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust gave $45K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 14 grants.
What is Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,143, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust give grants?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (23%) and Kansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (2 grants).
Does Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Platteville ($7,000), University of Illinois ($5,378) and Illinois State University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust reported $807K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 filing lists scholarships as the purpose of its largest grants, made to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust?
The 2024 filing says the application is received from a school guidance counselor and identifies the Ogle County Regional Office of Education in the application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Schoon Educational Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6245454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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