William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust is a private foundation, based in Petersburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $3K.
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust gave $7K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,800
- -3.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,700
- -27.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,700
- Total assets
- $131,965
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 1% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $9K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,965 | $5,506 | $9,440 | $6,800 | 4 | $66 | $2,866 | $6,512 |
| 2025 | $135,899 | $4,554 | $9,741 | $7,065 | 3 | $7,065 | $2,918 | $6,729 |
| 2024 | $141,085 | $8,247 | $9,676 | $7,125 | 3 | $8,125 | $6,696 | $6,995 |
| 2023 | $142,513 | $550 | $10,539 | $8,100 | 3 | $9,050 | $469 | $9,188 |
| 2022 | $152,502 | $1,511 | $11,389 | $9,000 | 5 | $9,925 | $1,480 | $7,835 |
| 2021 | $162,379 | $1,223 | $11,528 | $9,000 | 5 | — | $1,128 | $8,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Debra Whitley, Trust Officer on every filing since 2025 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Debra Whitley
Trust Officer
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alliance Community Bank (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: ALLIANCE COMMUNITY BANK fka National Bank of Petersburg (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust
How much does William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust give each year?
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust gave $7K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,700, and its average grant was $1,700, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust give grants?
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust?
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust reported $132K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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 is William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's EIN?
William Archie Schroeder Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6267162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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