Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship is a private foundation based in Estherville, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants for education assistance to individual recipients.
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship at a glance
In short: Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship gave $105K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- +103.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +74.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,035,348
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (56% 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 Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 N Fourth Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Phone: (712) 362-3527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Celia Lowman ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (56%), Arkansas (15%), South Dakota (14%), Georgia (12%), and Minnesota (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $105K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celia Lowman Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Julissa Smith Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Lizeth Hernandez Springdale, AR | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Merary Villanueva Martinez Gainesville, GA | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Orlando Alonso Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Addison Cornwall Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $2,500 |
| Abigail Cazares Silva Sioux Center, IA | Education Assistance | $2,500 |
| Aidan Quail Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $2,500 |
| Alexis Castillo Estherville, IA | Education Assistance | $2,500 |
| Blaise Larson Sioux Falls, SD | Education Assistance | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,035,348 | $100,016 | $111,521 | $105,000 | 35 | $105,000 | $89,591 |
| 2024 | $2,026,658 | $1,060,883 | $54,763 | $51,666 | 30 | $51,666 | $50,659 |
| 2023 | $1,030,572 | $1,020,405 | $55,654 | $55,000 | 30 | $54,980 | $405 |
| 2022 | $65,503 | $463 | $52,611 | $52,650 | 27 | $51,896 | $463 |
| 2021 | $117,651 | $20,731 | $42,614 | $42,000 | 20 | $42,000 | $731 |
| 2020 | $139,534 | $52,076 | $33,885 | $34,500 | 15 | — | $2,076 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $105,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to Celia Lowman and an individual recipient; Julissa Smith of Estherville, Iowa; Lizeth Hernandez of Springdale, Arkansas; and Merary Villanueva Martinez of Gainesville, Georgia. Each was designated for education assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Max Barnett as president/director and Eric Plath as secretary/treasurer.
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship is led by Max Barnett, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Max Barnett
President & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Plath
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harlan Harmelink (2020–2024) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship
How much does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship give each year?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship gave $105K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 30 grants.
What is Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's typical grant size?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship give grants?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship gives mostly in Iowa: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (15%) and South Dakota (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Estherville, IA (12 grants), Sioux Falls, SD (8 grants), Springdale, AR (5 grants) and Gainesville, GA (2 grants).
Does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Assistance" (35 grants).
Who are Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's largest grantees?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's largest 2025 grantees include Celia Lowman ($10,000), Julissa Smith ($10,000) and Lizeth Hernandez ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
How do I apply for a grant from Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's EIN?
Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1335347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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