How much funding does Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund provide?

Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund provides $25,000+ in funding.

When is the deadline for Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund

US LBM Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

$25,000+

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Program Overview: The Mark Francis Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of a respected leader while supporting young adults pursuing an education and/or career in the LBM (Lumber and Building Materials) industry.

Award Details:

Initial Donation: Exceeded $60,000 (established with a $25,000 matching gift from the US LBM Foundation)
Established By: Shelly's Lumber
Year Established: 2024
Partner Institution: Upper Bucks Technical School

Focus:

Technical education
LBM industry careers
Support for future generations in the building materials industry

Geographic Scope: Upper Bucks area (Pennsylvania)

Contact & Website: uslbmfoundation.org

What US LBM Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 8
Total given: $1.69M
Median grant: $163K
Range: $60K–$685K

By dollars: Tennessee 41%, Illinois 12%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL; Los Angelsa, CA.
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