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J B L Scholarship Trust is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. It holds total assets of $10.4M. Annual income is reported at $60.9M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $10.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. To financially assist deserving students principally in their post-secondary education regardless of the educational field of study or financial need. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania (within 20 miles of Delaware border), New Jersey (within 20 miles of Delaware border). According to available records, J B L Scholarship Trust has made 12 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $22K. The foundation has distributed between $319K and $682K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $682K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $17K to $302K, with an average award of $111K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Delaware and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$22K
Average Grant
$111K
Largest Grant
$293K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Graduating seniors with minimum 3.0 GPA or 1100 SAT score who are Delaware residents or live within 20 miles of Delaware's border and plan to attend college full-time.
Undergraduate students under 30 years old maintaining 2.75+ GPA, attending college full-time, with Delaware residency or proximity requirements.
Prior JBL award recipients who remain undergraduates under 30, maintaining 2.75+ GPA through the first semester of their current academic year.
To financially assist deserving students principally in their post-secondary education regardless of the educational field of study or financial need. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DE, NJ.
J B L Scholarship Trust has distributed a total of $1.3M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $22K, with an average of $111K. Individual grants have ranged from $17K to $302K.
J B L Scholarship Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is March 15th (annually for the 2026-2027 school year). Full-time undergraduate students only, under 30 years old during application period, pursuing 2 or 4-year degrees (including trade schools). Graduate students are ineligible. Minimum GPA: 3.0 for high school graduates or 1100 SAT score; 2.75 for current undergraduates. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
J B L Scholarship Trust is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana P Robinson | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Michael G Duffy | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $11K |
| Kathleen D Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$111K
Median Grant
$22K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$17K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Individual ScholarshipsSCHOLARSHIPS | Various, DE | $280K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Princeton, NJ | $22K | 2023 |
| Mc GillSCHOLARSHIPS | Montreal | $17K | 2023 |