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Gustafson Fritz Scholarship for Women Grant

Community Foundation of the North State

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Female student planning to attend a two- or four-year college, a trade or vocational school in the coming year
  • Current high school seniors or current college students
  • GPA in range of 2.7 to 3.3 (B students)
  • Priority consideration given to compassionate, hardworking students who have a service-centered mindset, exhibit excellent leadership skills and have demonstrated stewardship

Other requirements

  • Must have graduated from a high school in Shasta or Trinity county
  • Demonstrate financial need (verification required)

Overview

Community Foundation of the North State
The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources.
We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals.
An opportunity for female high school graduates in Shasta or Trinity County who demonstrate attributes of generosity, creativity, exemplary work ethic and kindness.
Patricia “Pat” L. Gustafson was an exceptional woman. She was known for her stewardship, generosity, creativity, exemplary work ethic and kindness. Continuing the legacy gifted to her by Pat, her “daughter”, Lynn E. Fritz, the Guftason Fritz Scholarship for Women honors her by awarding support to other women demonstrating like attributes in their journey of self-discovery, empowerment, education and community service.

Eligibility

Female student planning to attend a two- or four-year college, a trade or vocational school in the coming year
Current high school seniors or current college students
Must have graduated from a high school in Shasta or Trinity county
Demonstrate financial need (verification required)
Priority consideration given to compassionate, hardworking students who have a service-centered mindset, exhibit excellent leadership skills and have demonstrated stewardship

What Community Foundation of the North State actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
151
Total given
$3.56M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,117–$110K
  • By dollars: California 82%, Washington 3%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Redding, CA; Mt Shasta, CA; Yreka, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Sam Chase Foundation · Mount Shasta, CA

    Human services - you

    $110K

  • Cornell University · New York, NY

    Education

    $100K

  • Siskiyou Community Resource Collabo · Yreka, CA

    Human services

    $93K

  • Mercy Foundation North · Redding, CA

    Health

    $86K

  • Haven Humane Society Inc · Redding, CA

    Environment - domest

    $71K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Education

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