West Scholarship Fnd
West Scholarship Fnd is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships reserved for graduates of high schools in Klamath County, Oregon; its reported 2025 grants went to educational institutions for scholarships.
West Scholarship Fnd at a glance
In short: West Scholarship Fnd gave $182K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,580
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,223
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $3,399,287
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (67% 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 West Scholarship Fnd
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Jamie M Fabian Sec West Scholars for application materials and instructions. Awards are reserved for graduates of high schools in Klamath County, Oregon, with no restrictions as to race, religion, or sex.
- Review Cycle
- Contact the named representative; the filing does not specify a date.
- Deadline
- Contact the named representative; the filing does not specify a date.
- Contact
Application contact: Jamie M Fabian Sec West Scholars
Mailing address: 3720 South Sixth Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (503) 883-3857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who West Scholarship Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State University ($36K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,702), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 114 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Oregon, which received 67%. Idaho received 8%, while Arizona, Utah, and California each received 4%. These figures describe recipient states, not necessarily the locations of scholarship recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Scholarship Fnd gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $134K (2020) to $182K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $35,626 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | Scholarships | $31,610 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Scholarships | $15,669 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Scholarships | $6,867 |
| Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | Scholarships | $5,935 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | Scholarships | $5,600 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $5,300 |
| Corban University Salem, OR | Scholarships | $4,700 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,399,287 | $452,025 | $246,429 | $181,580 | 43 | $193,476 | $400,519 | $192,218 |
| 2024 | $3,190,930 | $177,614 | $200,682 | $138,051 | 39 | $150,214 | $127,973 | $183,202 |
| 2023 | $3,214,353 | $129,475 | $209,838 | $152,358 | 1 | $164,058 | $75,965 | $167,862 |
| 2022 | $3,295,832 | $105,138 | $221,034 | $146,859 | 1 | $158,869 | $57,694 | $176,186 |
| 2021 | $3,410,061 | $634,711 | $209,712 | $147,229 | 30 | $159,420 | $583,030 | $197,421 |
| 2020 | $2,982,693 | $74,940 | $192,428 | $133,819 | 27 | — | $26,720 | $178,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Scholarship Fnd reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a broader mission. It identifies scholarship support for Klamath County high school graduates as the foundation’s purpose and says awards have no restrictions as to race, religion, or sex.
The 2025 grantees include universities and other educational institutions. For example, Oregon Health & Science University describes its mission as securing and responsibly managing philanthropic support for OHSU’s missions. Southern Oregon University Foundation says it supports and promotes the university’s educational, scientific, and charitable activities. Corban University describes its goal as equipping students with character for their communities and competence for their careers; Bushnell University describes itself as fostering wisdom, faith, and service through academic programs in a Christ-centered community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $181,580. Awards ranged from $667 to $35,626, with a median grant of $2,200. The largest grants included $35,626 to Oregon State University, $31,610 to Oregon Institute of Technology, $15,669 to the University of Oregon, and $6,867 to Oregon Health & Science University. Each was identified as a scholarship grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
West Scholarship Fnd's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$49K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about West Scholarship Fnd
How much does West Scholarship Fnd give each year?
West Scholarship Fnd gave $182K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 39 grants.
What is West Scholarship Fnd's typical grant size?
West Scholarship Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $2,200, and its average grant was $4,223, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does West Scholarship Fnd give grants?
West Scholarship Fnd gives mostly in Oregon: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Klamath Falls, OR (2 grants) and Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does West Scholarship Fnd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on West Scholarship Fnd's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (43 grants).
Who are West Scholarship Fnd's largest grantees?
West Scholarship Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State University ($35,626), Oregon Institute of Technology ($31,610) and University of Oregon ($15,669), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,702), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Scholarship Fnd?
West Scholarship Fnd reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does West Scholarship Fnd fund?
The available filing does not state a broader mission. It identifies scholarship support for Klamath County high school graduates as the foundation’s purpose and says awards have no restrictions as to race, religion, or sex. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Scholarship Fnd?
The filing directs applicants to contact Jamie M Fabian Sec West Scholars for application materials and instructions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is West Scholarship Fnd's EIN?
West Scholarship Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6160221. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). West Scholarship Fnd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/west-scholarship-fnd-morg_3f78b1b85a68492b80469c75fd6bf91b
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