The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation, based in Centennial, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $312K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation gave $312K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $312K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,151
- +3021.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $312,151
- +3021.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $312,151
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Public Schools Retired Emplo ($312K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 626% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $312K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools Retired Emplo Denver, CO | Liquidation required dist from original donor | $312,151 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $12,957 | $322,170 | $312,151 | 1 | $322,170 | $12,832 | $10,933 |
| 2023 | $275,258 | $10,511 | $15,924 | $10,000 | 1 | $15,924 | $8,366 | $14,267 |
| 2022 | $280,671 | $9,979 | $23,412 | $23,000 | 3 | $25,805 | $7,901 | $15,484 |
| 2021 | $294,104 | $29,634 | $47,463 | $43,000 | 5 | — | $29,634 | $15,839 |
| 2020 | $311,933 | $13,915 | $53,181 | $48,000 | 5 | — | $13,915 | $17,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation is led by Nancy Gentry, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Gentry
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Mackell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Frances
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Scherrer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gheradini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Moser
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Scott
Ad Hoc Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dowell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milly Westphalen
Ad Hoc Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Schreyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation
How much does The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation give each year?
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation gave $312K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
Where does The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation operate?
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
The Ethridge Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1270799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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