JOE & JEAN PALMER ENDOWMENT FUND
https://WWW.NRWA.ORG
$308K
Total Assets (2025)
$96K
Total Giving (2025)
31
Grants on File (2024–2025)
$6K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Phone
5802520629
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE SECOND MONDAY IN JANUARY OF THE APPLICABLE YEAR.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED, WITH ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED. IF AN ANSWER IS NOT APPLICABLE, THE DESIGNATION "N/A" SHOULD BE USED. ONCE COMPLETED, THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE PRINTED, SIGNED, AND MAILED, ALONG WITH THE APPROPRIATE TRANSCRIPT(S), TWO REFERENCE LETTERS, AND A 5X7 PHOTOGRAPH, TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 2915 SOUTH 13TH STREET, DUNCAN, OK 73533.
Restrictions
THE JOE AND JEAN PALMER SCHOLARSHIP IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN OR STEPCHILDREN OF NRWA OR STATE AFFILIATE EMPLOYEES. THE APPLICANT MUST BE 26 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER ON SEPTEMBER 1ST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN WHICH THEY WISH TO RECEIVE AID. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT TO EXCEED 8 SEMESTERS, AND PROOF OF FULL TIME ENROLLMENT, A LETTER OF GOOD STANDING FROM THE APPLICABLE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, AND AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MAINTAIN GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE OR RETAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86K | $288K | $39K | 16 |
| 2025 | $96K | $308K | $39K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $1K
Median: $4K
Avg: $6K
Max: $14K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW HOLMES | PRESIDENT | — |
| BRIAN CHURCHMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (31 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR BRANTLEY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $14,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| JAMES BAME | MADISON, SD | $14,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| MAKENNA HON | MASON, MI | $14,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| BROOKE JORDAN | NEW CASTLE, PA | $14,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| KARISSA RETTLER | COLOMA, WI | $14,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| MAKENNA HON | MASON, PA | $10,800 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BROOKE JORDAN | NEW CASTLE, PA | $10,800 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BLAIR BRANTLEY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,800 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BENJAMIN MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $9,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| SYDNEY ROBERTS | MERIDIAN, ID | $9,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| SYDNEY ROBERTS | MERIDIAN, ID | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BENJAMIN MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| LAURA MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| BLAIR BRANTLEY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $3,600 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| MAKENNA HON | MASON, PA | $3,600 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BROOKE JORDAN | NEW CASTLE, PA | $3,600 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BENJAMIN MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| SYDNEY ROBERTS | MERIDIAN, ID | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| BENJAMIN MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| SYDNEY ROBERTS | MERIDIAN, ID | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| MITCHELL HANSON | FARIBAULT, MN | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| MORGAN ROBERTS | MERDIAN, ID | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| ALEXANDRA MANOLOPOULOS | GARDEN CITY, ID | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| MORGAN ROBERTS | MERDIAN, ID | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| LAURA MALEHORN | SELINSGROVE, PA | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |