South Morrow County Scholarship Inc
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc is a private foundation located in Ione, Oregon. It provides scholarships to students of South Morrow County on a fair and non-discriminatory basis.
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc at a glance
In short: South Morrow County Scholarship Inc gave $18K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,100
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,006
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $410,168
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (91% 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 South Morrow County Scholarship Inc
- 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: PO Box 154, Ione, OR 97843
Phone: (541) 676-9971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South Morrow County Scholarship Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it provides scholarships to students of South Morrow County. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (91%), Washington (7%), and Idaho (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How South Morrow County Scholarship Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 34% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $53K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grants totaled 18; the 2024 total was 32 grants and the 2023 total was 29 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,168 | $20,039 | $19,538 | $18,100 | 18 | $18,100 | $18,601 | $52,822 |
| 2024 | $409,668 | $20,022 | $30,588 | $28,500 | 32 | $28,500 | $14,934 | $40,419 |
| 2023 | $716,142 | $15,521 | $38,027 | $30,000 | 29 | $30,000 | $7,494 | $27,927 |
| 2022 | $599,503 | $15,580 | $25,868 | $19,000 | 18 | $19,000 | $7,712 | $29,794 |
| 2021 | $1,225,482 | $51,423 | $58,507 | $52,500 | 1 | $52,500 | $45,391 | $58,243 |
| 2020 | $1,165,333 | $24,467 | $13,319 | — | — | — | $19,901 | $53,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Morrow County Scholarship Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is providing scholarships to students of South Morrow County on a fair and non-discriminatory basis. Its 2025 grant records list scholarships to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $18,100 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,700, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $1,700; the other listed grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,200. The listed grants were for scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adam McCabe as president, Andrea Nelson as vice president, Brandi Sweeney as secretary, Tricia Rollins as treasurer, and Carrie Grieb and Cydney McElligott as directors.
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc is led by Adam McCabe, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam McCabe
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carrie Grieb
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cydney McElligott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrea Nelson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brandi Sweeney
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tricia Rollins
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: statement attached (2021) — Officer
- Former: Available Upon Request (2020) — Officer & 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 South Morrow County Scholarship Inc
How much does South Morrow County Scholarship Inc give each year?
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc gave $18K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 32 grants.
What is South Morrow County Scholarship Inc's typical grant size?
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,006, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does South Morrow County Scholarship Inc give grants?
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%).
Does South Morrow County Scholarship Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on South Morrow County Scholarship Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants).
How large is South Morrow County Scholarship Inc?
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc reported $410K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 South Morrow County Scholarship Inc fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is providing scholarships to students of South Morrow County on a fair and non-discriminatory basis. Its 2025 grant records list scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Morrow County Scholarship Inc?
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 South Morrow County Scholarship Inc's EIN?
South Morrow County Scholarship Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0420513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does South Morrow County Scholarship Inc 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 October 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 November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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