Ada Scholarship Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAda, Minnesota · EIN 41-1566681 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALLIE LIEN ABW SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 WEST THORPE AVENUE, ADA MN 56510 |
| Phone | 2187845300 |
| ALLIEL@ADA.K12.MN.US | |
| Form and materials | THERE ARE SIX APPLICATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS THAT CAN BE AWARDED. A STUDENT COULD EARN MORE THAN ONE SCHOLARSHIP. 1) ADA DEKKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: THE APPLICATION ASKS FOR 3 REFERENCES, HAS THE STUDENT LIST THEIR EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, THEY LIST LEADERSHIP ROLES, CAREER GOALS, AND WHY THEY ARE DESERVING. 2) AGNES R. FARAGHER SCHOLARSHIP: THIS IS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO MAJOR IN A SCIENCE FIELD OR MATH. THE STUDENTS PROVIDE CHARACTER REFERENCES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. 3) BRIDGES MEDICAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: THIS IS FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO MAJOR IN A FOUR-YEAR MEDICAL-RELATED DEGREE. PERSONAL REFERENCES, A LIST OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, EVIDENCE OF ROLE MODELING, AND AN ATTENDANCE REPORT MUST BE PROVIDED. 4) ERIC C LARSON SCHOLARSHIP: FOR ATHLETES WHO LETTERED IN A SPORT BOTH THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR. CHARACTER REFERENCES, ATTENDANCE REPORTS, AND A LIST OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MUST BE PROVIDED. 5) KAREN PEPPEL MEMORIAL S |
| Deadlines | 4/15/2025 |
| Restrictions | AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE ADA-BORUP-WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING A HIGHER EDUCATION. STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A 3.0 GPA OR MUST BE IN THE TOP HALF OF THEIR CLASS. THREE LETTERS OF CHARACTER REFERENCES MUST BE SUBMITTED FROM NON-RELATIVES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Borup West Student Council | Ada, MN | To support student activities | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($163,625). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,625 | 2 |
| 2023 | $149,050 | 2 |
| 2022 | $116,200 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533249349100528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1566681
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.