American Electric Power System Educational Trust Fund
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 23-7418083 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $263,000 and $263,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | 7900 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 500, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55425 |
| Phone | 8005374180 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BY ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE APPLICATION PORTAL ON THE WEBSITE OF SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA (HTTPS://SCHOLARSHIPAMERICA.ORG/). APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION, A CURRENT, COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT OF THE STUDENT'S GRADES, AND ONE ONLINE RECOMMENDATION FORM SUBMITTED ON THE STUDENT'S BEHALF. |
| Deadlines | THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS HISTORICALLY IN MARCH, BUT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY CAUSE THE DEADLINE TO BE EXT |
| Restrictions | THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. APPLICANTS MUST BE SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL WHO ARE PLANNING TO PURSUE A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM OTHER SOURCES OR WHO RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS TO ONE OF THE SERVICE ACADEMIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. A CHILD OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY OF THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM COMPANIES (AT THE TIME OF THE AWARD) IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. THE GRANTS ARE MADE ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS PURSUANT TO A PROCEDURE APPROVED BY THE IRS IN A LETTER DATED MARCH 12, 1973. |
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 Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment | Columbus, OH | The scholarships are used to pay for the recipients' educational expenses related to a baccalaurete degree | $263,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment | Columbus, OH | The scholarships are used to pay for the recipients' educational expenses related to a baccalaurete degree | $345,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $253,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | $261,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600159349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7418083
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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