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James E Wigstone Scholarship Fund is a private trust based in BILLINGS, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2024. The principal officer is Great Western Bank Ttee. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $522K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2021 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, James E Wigstone Scholarship Fund has made 21 grants totaling $207K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $142K in 2022 to $65K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $20K, with an average award of $10K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James E Wigstone Scholarship Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA.
James E Wigstone Scholarship Fund has distributed a total of $207K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $20K.
The application deadline is APRIL 3RD OF EACH YEAR. Scholarship in the sum of $25,000 to a stanton high school graduate attending iowa state university. Awardee to be determined by committee.
James E Wigstone Scholarship Fund is headquartered in BILLINGS, MT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Bank | PRIOR TRUSTEE | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
$153K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$65K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$207K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Ames, IA | $20K | 2023 |