Fahrney Education Fdtn Trust
EIN 426295370Total Given 2017–2025
$1.8M
131 grants · $198K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $2K–$15K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 24/34 multi-year
repeat
$5.4M
Assets (2025)
34
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
U S BANK N A TRUST DEPARTMENT
Phone
(641) 683-2045
Deadlines
ANNUALLY NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 15TH
How to Apply
COMPLETE A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. E-MAIL REQUEST TO: TERESA.LAWSON@USBANK.COM. INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT, ALONG WITH A SIGNED PERSONAL LETTER.
Restrictions
SEE ATTACHED FOOTNOTE FOR RESTRICTIONS OF LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $241K | $4.8M | $76K | 18 |
| 2018 | $231K | $5.0M | $199K | 18 |
| 2019 | $291K | $4.7M | $183K | 20 |
| 2021 | $249K | $5.3M | $186K | 18 |
| 2022 | $252K | $5.3M | $165K | 21 |
| 2023 | $281K | $4.6M | $190K | 19 |
| 2025 | $232K | $5.4M | $309K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 131 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$6K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$85K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
UA
U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
Trustee
UA
U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
Trustee
UA
U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
Trustee
UA
U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
Trustee
UA
U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
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U S Bank N a
7+ yrs
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Trustee
Grants Awarded (131 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $85,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2019 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $83,750 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $73,925 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $73,750 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2019 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $71,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $67,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $65,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $63,650 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $61,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $52,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $47,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $37,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $37,050 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $33,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $32,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $28,750 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $28,750 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2019 |
| Simpson College | Indianola, IA | $26,800 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $26,800 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | $23,450 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Central College | Pella, IA | $23,450 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | $22,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | $18,750 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $17,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | $17,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |