How much funding does Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant provide?

Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant provides US $12,200 in funding.

When is the deadline for Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant?

Geography: Within 55 miles of Elmira, encompassing schools like Elmira College and Binghamton University; Within 55 miles of Elmira including.

Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $12,200

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Within 55 miles of Elmira, encompassing schools like Elmira College and Binghamton University
Within 55 miles of Elmira including

Overview

Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

The Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship aims to meet the community's diverse needs through creative funding solutions. This scholarship supports individuals aged 25 and older who are returning to college or starting their education, requiring at least 6 credit hours per semester. Eligible institutions must be within 55 miles of Elmira, encompassing schools like Elmira College and Binghamton University. The foundation highlights its commitment to education, arts, and wellness, providing crucial support for community development.

Addressing Today’s Needs
Our overall goal is to address today’s needs through multiple avenues of funding and awareness and to find creative solutions for avoiding future problems.
25 years or older6 credit hours per semester, returning to college or looking to start.Educational institution must be within 55 miles of Elmira including:Elmira College, CCC, EBI, Keuka, Arnot Ogden, Binghamton Univ.

What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 84
Total given: $2.12M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,100–$233K

By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY

General operating support, conference, and stage curtains

$233K
Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY

General operating support

$126K
Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY

Roof replacement and masonry

$118K
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY

General operating support and wheels to work

$89K
The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY

General operating support

$78K