Backus Scholarship Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Pierce, Florida · EIN 83-1639157 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Kiwanis Foundation of Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL | Organizations combined all funds were contributed | $143,867 |
| Tyler Byrne | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Colton Girling | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Jayden Nargen | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| William Denton | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,867 | 5 |
| 2023 | $14,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $16,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $15,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602299349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1639157
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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