Gem City Scholarship Foundation
EIN 371206707Total Given 2017–2025
$1.2M
266 grants · $129K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical micro grants · $3K–$5K
grant size
5%
transactional · 12/246 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2025)
246
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN GEM CITY SCH
Phone
(217) 222-0391
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH GEM CITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION THAT PROVIDES PERSONAL INFORMATION, COURSE OF STUDY, COST OF THE PROGRAM, FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE, UNMET NEEDS AND AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTED.
Restrictions
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO THE UNMET NEEDS OF QUALIFIED PERSONS ATTENDING OR WISHING TO ATTEND A VOCATIONAL COLLEGE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88K | $2.0M | $82K | 29 |
| 2018 | $83K | $2.0M | $24K | 25 |
| 2019 | $99K | $2.0M | $139K | 28 |
| 2020 | $124K | $1.9M | $109K | 30 |
| 2021 | $151K | $2.1M | $163K | 34 |
| 2023 | $201K | $1.8M | $89K | 39 |
| 2024 | $216K | $1.7M | $200K | 44 |
| 2025 | $199K | $1.6M | $81K | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 266 grants on record
Minimum
$926
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$9K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RC
Rod Cookson
4 yrs
Director
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
WB
William Brown
4 yrs
Director/Tre
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RC
Rod Cookson
4 yrs
Director
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
WB
William Brown
4 yrs
Director/Tre
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
WB
William Brown
4 yrs
Director/Tre
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RC
Rod Cookson
4 yrs
Director
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
WB
William Brown
4 yrs
Director
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director/Tre
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
KE
Kyle Cookson Term Expired
Director
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
FD
Floyd Marshall Deceased
Director
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
RC
Rod Cookson
4 yrs
Director
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
FM
Floyd Marshall
4 yrs
Director
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
KC
Kyle Cookson
4 yrs
Director
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director/Tre
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
FM
Floyd Marshall
4 yrs
Director
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
KC
Kyle Cookson
4 yrs
Director
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director/Tre
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
FM
Floyd Marshall
4 yrs
Director
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
KC
Kyle Cookson
4 yrs
Director
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director/Tre
CA
Carl Adams
8+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MM
Michael Mahair
8+ yrs
Director/Pre
RH
Ryan Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director/Tre
JM
Janice Miller
8+ yrs
Director/Sec
KC
Kyle Cookson
4 yrs
Director
MC
Mark Cassens
8+ yrs
Director
FM
Floyd Marshall
4 yrs
Director
RH
Russell Hagenah
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (266 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Archer | Hillsboro, MO | $9,200 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Lilee Harker | Hannibal, MO | $9,200 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Jacob Barrett | Quincy, IL | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Thomas Moore II | Battle Creek, MI | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2020 |
| Jack Barta | Oshkosh, WI | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Samuel Christy | Quincy, IL | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| James Choate | Pawleys Island, SC | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Tim Martin | Wauwatosa, WI | $7,954 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Marabella Wharton | Windsor, MO | $7,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Thira Corona | Staten Island, NY | $7,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Austin Declaire | Delray Beach, FL | $6,900 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Rachel Tremble | Mokena, IL | $6,900 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Sara Kempton | St David, AZ | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2018 |
| Trenton Gregg | Lexington, MO | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2018 |
| Justin Goodwin | Leeds, AL | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2018 |
| William Gambrel | Jamestown, OH | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2018 |
| Caleb Wiggins | Downing, MO | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2019 |
| Jason Samm | Center Point, IN | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2019 |
| Catherine Keith | Miles City, MT | $6,500 | SCHOLARSHIP - WATCHMAKING | 2019 |
| Ashley Dupont | Marceline, MO | $6,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Madison Robinette | Geneva, NY | $6,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Zachary Lloyd | Hilton Head, SC | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Alicia Agness | Wabash, IN | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP-WATCHMAKING | 2021 |
| Adian Potts | Spring Valley, OH | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Brett Neumann | Quincy, IL | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |