Funding Amount

$10,000 per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Zero Limits Scholarship

Funder: The Jayson Tatum Foundation

Mission: The Jayson Tatum Foundation is committed to empowering and supporting youth residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area to pursue their dreams and impact the world in positive ways.

Program Overview

The Zero Limits Scholarship was created to help ease some of the financial burden that often prevents promising students from pursuing post-secondary education. Many recipients come from families facing financial hardship.

Award Amount

$10,000 per scholarship

    Geographic Scope

  • St. Louis metropolitan area (Missouri, US)

    Program History

  • 2023 (Inaugural Year): 5 scholarships awarded
  • 2024: 10 scholarships awarded (program doubled in reach)

    Eligibility & Selection Criteria

    Scholarship recipients are selected based on:
  • Academic achievements
  • Leadership qualities
  • Community involvement
  • Determination to create a better future for themselves and others
  • Preference for students from families facing financial hardship

    Focus Areas

  • Post-secondary education (college/higher education)
  • Youth empowerment and educational access

    Funder Information

  • Organization: The Jayson Tatum Foundation
  • Status: Active (expanding program)
  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
  • Website: thejaysontatumfoundation.org

    Contact

  • Email: info@thejaysontatumfoundation.org

What The Jayson Tatum Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
9
Total given
$172K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$10K–$50K
  • By dollars: Missouri 65%, Georgia 6%. Top recipient cities: St Louis, MO; Bridgeton, MO; Atlanta, GA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of STL

    Purchase of van

    $50K

  • Urban Golf of Greater STL · St Louis, MO

    Golf program

    $31K

  • St Louis Area Foodbank · Bridgeton, MO

    School market progra

    $25K

  • Chaminade College Prep School · Saint Louis, MO

    Basketball expenses

    $10K

  • The Buddy Fund · St Louis, MO

    Athletic equipment

    $10K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

educationyouth-programshardship

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