JOEL L GERDES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
https://N/ATotal Given 2020–2023
$60K
7 grants · $15K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 2/3 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets · 2021
3
Distinct recipients
About
THIS WAS THE FIRST TAX RETURN THAT WAS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTIRELY VOLUNTEER-BASED, AND SOME DIFFICULTY WAS ENCOUNTERED IN TRYING TO GATHER ALL THE REQUISITE RECORDS FOR THE INITIAL FILING. THINGS ARE SQUARED AWAY NOW, AND ALL RETURNS WILL BE TIMELY FILED MOVING FORWARD. PLEASE WAIVE THE $20 PER DAY LATE FILING PENALTY FOR THIS INITIAL RETURN.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CONNIE BONTZ
Phone
8152855186
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, STUDENTS MUST SEND IN A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FUNDS ALONG WITH A BRIEF RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. THIS IS USUALLY SUBMITTED VIA A TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. THE ORGANIZATION THEN REVIEWS THE REQUEST AND WILL AWARD FUNDS TO THE MOST DESERVING CANDIDATES TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
Restrictions
N/A
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | N/A | $889K | $175K | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | $855K | $85K | N/A |
| 2020 | $10K | $1.0M | $8K | 1 |
| 2021 | $10K | $1.1M | $126K | 1 |
| 2022 | $20K | $927K | $48K | 2 |
| 2023 | $20K | $947K | $30K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 7 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| GAYLA TOPP | PRESIDENT | — |
| JOHN BYAR | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALLEN HARDEN | DIRECTOR | — |
| CONNIE BONTZ | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (7 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | DIXON, IL | $15,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | DIXON, IL | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | DIXON, IL | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | DIXON, IL | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE | LISLE, IL | $5,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL | $5,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL | $5,000 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |