The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, that provided college scholarships. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as its final return, so the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $18K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $17,750
- +144.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,109
- +83.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing stated that applications were submitted in writing by mail and listed James Cushman as the contact. These instructions are from the fund’s final return and should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed an annual May deadline. This is not a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing listed an annual May deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: James Cushman
Mailing address: 7004 Candleberry Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Phone: (817) 346-2700
Website: https://jcmsf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- In 2021 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $18K (2022). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $7,650 | $19,250 | $17,750 | 16 | $19,250 | — |
| 2021 | $11,600 | $9,812 | $7,751 | $7,250 | 12 | $7,751 | $414 |
| 2020 | $9,539 | $7,670 | $6,005 | $5,500 | 8 | — | $333 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The fund’s reported charitable activity was providing college scholarships, with awards paid to accredited post-secondary schools.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the fund reported 16 grants totaling $17,750. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The three largest grants were $2,000 each; other listed awards were $1,000 or $750. The filing describes the awards as college scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed James Cushman as president, Jeri Cushman as secretary, and Cyndy Kimberling as treasurer.
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund is led by James Cushman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Cushman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyndy Kimberling
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Cushman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $18K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,109, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund give grants?
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Collegescholarship" (10 grants) and "For College Scholarship" (6 grants).
What does The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The fund’s reported charitable activity was providing college scholarships, with awards paid to accredited post-secondary schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The 2022 filing stated that applications were submitted in writing by mail and listed James Cushman as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
The Joey Cushman Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1807849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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