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Lakeview School Reunion Scholarship Fund

Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc

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foundation

Overview

Lakeview School Reunion Scholarship Fund

Overview: This scholarship honors the legacy of Lakeview High School, which served African American students in Big Spring prior to desegregation until its last graduating class in 1961.

Eligibility:

  • Big Spring High School seniors

  • Students who rank below the top 10% of their graduating class

  • Priority given to students who might not otherwise receive scholarships
  • Selection Process: Proposed recipients are chosen by the principal and counselors at Big Spring High School.

    History: Created in November 2021 using funds from a planned 2019 reunion (postponed due to COVID) and significant donations from brothers Clarence and Dennis Hartfield. First scholarship awarded in summer 2022 to Derek Howard.

    Geographic Scope: Big Spring, Texas (Big Spring High School students)

    Frequency: Annual

    Website: https://www.bsacf.org/lakeview-school-reunion-scholarship-fund

    What Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    7
    Total given
    $327K
    Median grant
    $23K
    Range
    $5,725–$208K
    • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Big Spring, TX.
    • 57% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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      Teen & youth center, general purpose

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    • Big Spring Symphony Association Incorporated · Big Spring, TX

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      $28K

    • Howard County Junior College · Big Spring, TX

      First flight concurrent scholarship for hs seniors, scholarships nontraditional students

      $25K

    • Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Trust 1 · Big Spring, TX

      Renovations

      $23K

    • St Mary's Episcopal Church · Big Spring, TX

      General purpose

      $23K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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