Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Merced, California. Its 2024 filing lists 12 grants for scholarships, totaling $13,000.
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund gave $13K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,083
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $118,494
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Mike Krebs
Mailing address: PO Box 756, Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 722-7966
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howarth ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed 2024 recipients were in Merced, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 $12K (2021) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howarth Merced, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| K Parker Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| K Velasquez Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| M Trujello Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Maldonado Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Messue Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| P Knutsen Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Powell Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ramirez Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| S Easton Merced, CA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,494 | $45,320 | $15,686 | $13,000 | 12 | $13,000 | $17,320 |
| 2023 | $88,860 | $35,747 | $18,061 | $16,000 | 16 | $16,000 | $13,266 |
| 2022 | $71,174 | $11,270 | $22,184 | $14,000 | 14 | $14,000 | $1,336 |
| 2021 | $82,088 | $36,877 | $28,167 | $12,000 | 12 | $12,000 | $12,251 |
| 2020 | $73,378 | $41,382 | $17,699 | $16,000 | 16 | — | $20,884 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants are identified as scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 12 grants totaling $13,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $2,000 to HOWARTH in Merced, California; the other 11 listed grants were $1,000 each and were also identified as scholarships.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Mike Krebs as the contact and says the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are attached.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Von Merveldt, Larry Smith, and Steve Desalvo as trustees.
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Von Merveldt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Desalvo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund
How much does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund give each year?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund gave $13K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 16 grants.
What is Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,083, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund give grants?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Merced, CA (12 grants).
Does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Howarth ($2,000), K Parker ($1,000) and K Velasquez ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund reported $118K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants are identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6082827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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