Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust
The Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to colleges and universities, with applications limited to graduates of Duluth high schools.
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust at a glance
In short: Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust gave $281K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,500
- +43.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +46.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,968
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,547,376
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (43% 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 Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says application forms are available from and submitted to Duluth high school counselors. The stated restriction is graduates of Duluth high schools.
- Review Cycle
- Fall of senior year in high school.
- Deadline
- Fall of senior year in high school.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank
Mailing address: 130 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 723-2914
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Madison ($43K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Minnesota (43%) and Wisconsin (17%). Other leading recipient states were Maine (6%), Montana (5%), and Vermont (5%). The application restriction is for graduates of Duluth high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $196K (2024) to $323K (2020). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI | Scholarships | $37,500 |
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | Scholarships | $26,000 |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| St Olaf College Northfield, MN | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| University of MN Duluth Duluth, MN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of MN Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Smith College Northhampton, ME | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
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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 | $4,547,376 | $639,017 | $440,528 | $280,500 | 47 | $298,654 | $498,453 | $374,859 |
| 2024 | $4,346,347 | $572,033 | $371,686 | $195,833 | 32 | $217,716 | $444,649 | $352,560 |
| 2023 | $4,145,996 | $670,981 | $392,550 | $212,833 | 40 | $232,033 | $520,686 | $335,303 |
| 2022 | $4,129,322 | $748,416 | $401,672 | $256,610 | 40 | $277,314 | $631,270 | $316,290 |
| 2021 | $3,781,416 | $561,405 | $411,887 | $278,400 | 41 | $297,894 | $444,780 | $292,423 |
| 2020 | $3,632,526 | $369,991 | $421,433 | $322,984 | 45 | — | $297,404 | $277,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust reported a distributable amount of $375K 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 fund’s filing does not state a mission. Its grant descriptions identify scholarships as the purpose of its 2025 grants. Among its recipients, Carleton College describes itself as a liberal arts college, and St. Olaf College says it challenges students in the liberal arts and supports exploration of meaningful vocation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 47 grants totaling $280,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $37,500, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $37,500 to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, $26,000 to Carleton College, $17,500 to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and $13,000 to St. Olaf College; each was listed for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N.A. as trustee.
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust'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
$66K (2020) → $76K (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 $76K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust
How much does Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust give each year?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust gave $281K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 32 grants.
What is Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's typical grant size?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,968, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust give grants?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's top state is Minnesota, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (17%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (4 grants), Saint Paul, MN (4 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (47 grants).
Who are Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's largest grantees?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Madison ($42,500 across 2 grants), Carleton College ($26,000) and University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $375K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust fund?
The fund’s filing does not state a mission. Its grant descriptions identify scholarships as the purpose of its 2025 grants. Among its recipients, Carleton College describes itself as a liberal arts college, and St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust?
The filing says application forms are available from and submitted to Duluth high school counselors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's EIN?
Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1288761. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- 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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