The William D Squires Educational
The William D Squires Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
The William D Squires Educational at a glance
In short: The William D Squires Educational gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -91.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $10,336
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 William D Squires Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 102 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The William D Squires Educational gives
- Giving fell 66% 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 $70K (2024) to $815K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Academic Scholarship Grant | $70,000 |
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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 | $10,336 | $3 | $74,329 | $70,000 | 1 | $73,620 | — | $3,581 |
| 2023 | $85,883 | $217,022 | $865,775 | $814,873 | 19 | $855,598 | $209,834 | $32,998 |
| 2022 | $911,255 | $274,897 | $426,164 | $351,056 | 22 | $411,804 | $264,178 | $51,538 |
| 2021 | $1,415,871 | $263,569 | $286,268 | $207,094 | 29 | $271,385 | $252,223 | $69,291 |
| 2020 | $1,439,243 | $108,842 | $335,185 | $245,000 | 31 | — | $95,514 | $71,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William D Squires Educational reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William D Squires Educational is led by Cynthia Squires Gross, Executive Director & Vice President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Squires Gross
Executive Director & Vice President
Executive Director & 2nd Vice P → Executive Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$59K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pamela A. Bolen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy K. Perry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark A. Squires
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deborah Squires (2020) — 1st Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $33K, to Cynthia Squires Gross (Exec Director/Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about The William D Squires Educational
How much does The William D Squires Educational give each year?
The William D Squires Educational gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $815K across 19 grants.
How large is The William D Squires Educational?
The William D Squires Educational reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The William D Squires Educational?
The William D Squires Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The William D Squires Educational operate?
The William D Squires Educational has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What is The William D Squires Educational's EIN?
The William D Squires Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0946058. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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