The Oscar N Edge Scholarship
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship is a private foundation based in Troy, Alabama. It provides interest-free student loans for post-secondary education to high school students in Pike County, Alabama; the number of students varies each year according to applicants.
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship at a glance
In short: The Oscar N Edge Scholarship gave $159K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,517
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,907
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,454
- Total assets
- $1,532,826
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% 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 The Oscar N Edge Scholarship
- How to Apply
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Contact The Oscar N Edge Scholarship and submit its standardized application form with the required materials. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated; applications are typically reviewed by the board twice each year.
- Deadline
- None stated; applications are typically reviewed by the board twice each year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Oscar N Edge Scholarship
Mailing address: 101 W Love Street, Troy, AL 36081
Phone: (334) 566-1850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Oscar N Edge Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Katie Elizabeth Wilkins ($13K).
Organizations only. It also paid 15 grants to individuals ($145,115), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its interest-free student loans support high school students in Pike County, Alabama. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Oscar N Edge Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 262% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $159K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $145,115 |
| Katie Elizabeth Wilkins Troy, AL | Studnet Loan | $13,402 |
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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 | $1,532,826 | $44,903 | $31,715 | $158,517 | 16 | $187,121 | $1,287 | $71,432 |
| 2024 | $1,519,991 | $37,767 | $36,151 | $140,760 | 16 | $170,703 | $278 | $148,413 |
| 2023 | $1,518,797 | $37,855 | $25,668 | $84,305 | 12 | $106,393 | $1,878 | $32,958 |
| 2022 | $1,507,000 | $39,178 | $19,906 | $88,329 | 11 | $106,983 | $1,198 | $97,052 |
| 2021 | $1,491,382 | $38,342 | $22,076 | $60,594 | 12 | — | $1,415 | $82,395 |
| 2020 | $1,478,457 | $38,002 | $48,536 | $96,608 | 12 | — | — | $94,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oscar N Edge Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $71K 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’s stated direct charitable activity is providing interest-free student loans for post-secondary education to high school students in Pike County, Alabama.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $158,517. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,454. The largest listed awards were to individual recipients: $25,000, $17,597, $16,527, and $14,867, each for student loans.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it has a standardized application form. Applicants must provide personal, education, and family information; ACT or SAT scores; GPA for the last six semesters; a statement of their desire to pursue further education; recommendation letters from a former or current teacher, a principal, and an unrelated person; extracurricular activities and achievements; a high school transcript; and proof of acceptance from a post-secondary institution. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Pike County, Alabama, have a GPA greater than 2.0 on a 3.0 scale, and have an ACT score greater than 16 or an SAT score greater than 750. Applications are typically reviewed by the board twice a year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judge Michael T Bunn as president, Cynthia Thomas as vice-president, and Dr Mark Bazzell as secretary.
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship is led by Judge Michael T. Bunn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judge Michael T. Bunn
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Thomas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Bazzell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee Hicks (2021) — Vice President
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 The Oscar N Edge Scholarship
How much does The Oscar N Edge Scholarship give each year?
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship gave $159K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 16 grants.
What is The Oscar N Edge Scholarship's typical grant size?
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship's median grant in 2025 was $10,454, and its average grant was $9,907, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Oscar N Edge Scholarship give grants?
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Oscar N Edge Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Oscar N Edge Scholarship's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Loan" (15 grants).
How large is The Oscar N Edge Scholarship?
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Oscar N Edge Scholarship fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing interest-free student loans for post-secondary education to high school students in Pike County, Alabama. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oscar N Edge Scholarship?
Contact The Oscar N Edge Scholarship and submit its standardized application form with the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Oscar N Edge Scholarship's EIN?
The Oscar N Edge Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0835559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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