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Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WATERLOO, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Marjorie Bruha. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $3.7M in 2010 to $2.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. According to available records, Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. has made 253 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $122K in 2020 to $545K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $56K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 140 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. reported 253 individual grants totaling $1.4 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $4,000 and $6,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $56,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $585,927 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in WI (127 of 253), followed by MN (25) and WA (19). In total the foundation's grantees span 24 states. Of its 140 distinct grantees, 51 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Wisconsin - Madison ($75,000), University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ($28,500) and University Of Wisconsin - La Crosse ($22,000).
Computed from 253 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 24 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$19K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 253 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, MN, WA.
Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.4M across 253 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $56K.
The application deadline is SELECTED DATE EACH YEAR. Must be used for tuition, housing, books, fees and/or transportation expenses at any accredited post-secondary educational program/institution.
Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WATERLOO, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Burke | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michele Deubel | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Joslyn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
253
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
140
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia NavaEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $12K | 2023 |
| Mikayla UtnehmerEDUCATION | Tempe, AZ | $12K | 2023 |
| Arianna SchutterEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Sam IsleEDUCATION | Ithaca, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Lillian FitzgeraldEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $12K | 2023 |
| Allyson RobertsEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Ava SandersenEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Lilyanna SpokeEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Claire VolkEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Dylan SmithEDUCATION | Alma, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Jonathan MclaughlinEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Magnus EckholmEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Ethan FosterEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Kyle CechEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Megan VosEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Lauren PlesacEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Ayden GnewuchEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Caleb FisherEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Carson AubeyEDUCATION | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Keira ThurnbauerEDUCATION | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Nicholas LipsEDUCATION | Winona, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Nathan DresenEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Morgan YeazelEDUCATION | Davis, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Miranda FirariEDUCATION | Allendale, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Annika PurischEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Justin CechEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Luka TowneEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Molly FitzgibbonEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Victoria FisherEDUCATION | Mequon, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Spencer PabonEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Chase MillerEDUCATION | Redmond, WA | $9K | 2023 |
| Olivia AndrewsEDUCATION | Whitewater, WI | $9K | 2023 |
| Taylor LawrenceEDUCATION | Platteville, WI | $9K | 2023 |
| Serina BlaseEDUCATION | New Ulm, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Blake TigheEDUCATION | Ames, IA | $8K | 2023 |
| Peyton BohnEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Sotina BounEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Tyler JamesEDUCATION | Waukesha, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Aidan SchutterEDUCATION | Walla Walla, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Anna RidgemanEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Michaela NelsonEDUCATION | Marquette, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Alexandria BuergerEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Gabriella VaqueraEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Hans PurischEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Paige ClairEDUCATION | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Sophia SchifanoEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Sidney SmithEDUCATION | La Crosse, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Zackary BurkeEDUCATION | La Crosse, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Alondra AguilarEDUCATION | Riverside, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Megan AndrewsEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |