Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $12,200
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Amount: US $12,200
Last Updated: March 31, 2026
Summary
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.Overview
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. We pride ourselves on being the only foundation in the area that looks at the holistic needs of the community, including education, arts, infrastructure, animals, the environment, and wellness. Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship 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.Eligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning 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.
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Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY
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Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY
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Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY
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The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY
General operating support
$78K
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