Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderMountain Home, Arkansas · EIN 46-1278964 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,750 and $5,900.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 1906, MOUNTAIN HOME AR 726541906 |
| Phone | 8704252196 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO GRADUATES OF HIGH SCHOOLS IN MARION COUNTY AR |
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
25% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uca | Conway, AR | Scholarships | $61,750 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarships | $34,750 |
| Asu-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Ark State University | Jonesboro, AR | Scholarships | $9,600 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Scholarships | $5,900 |
| Ark Tech University | Russellville, AR | Scholarships | $4,800 |
| North Ark College | Harrison, AR | Scholarships | $4,800 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Scholarships | $4,700 |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | Scholarships | $2,950 |
| Southern Ark University | Magnolia, AR | Scholarships | $2,950 |
| Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Williams Baptist U | Walnut Ridge, AR | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Labette Community Coll | Parsons, KS | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Henderson St University | Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Embry-Riddle Aero | Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Ottawa University | Ottawa, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,050 | 16 |
| 2024 | $141,700 | 16 |
| 2023 | $182,575 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349101519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1278964
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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