Bernice E Peterson Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderAlgona, Iowa · EIN 47-7204491 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $2,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STACEY SCHELLHAMMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 2ND AVE NW, POCAHONTAS IA 50574 |
| Phone | 7123354848 |
| sschellhammer@pocahontas.k12.ia.us | |
| Form and materials | FORM ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | FORM ATTACHED |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POCAHONTAS AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITIES. |
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
22% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $9,800 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $2,800 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $2,800 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,800 | 9 |
| 2024 | $19,800 | 7 |
| 2023 | $25,615 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101932
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7204491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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