Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Graduate Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderPiscataway, New Jersey · EIN 25-6030358 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $369,459.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FORTESCUE SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY NJ 08854 |
| Phone | 7325623860 |
| Form and materials | FORM IN WHICH APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AND INFORMATION THEY SHOULD INCLUDE, SEE LINK BELOW: HTTPS://WWW.IEEE.ORG/EDUCATION/AWARDS/FORTESCUE-SCHOLARSHIP.HTML |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE FIRST MONDAY AFTER 30 APRIL EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A RESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HAVE MAJORED IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, AND HAVE RECEIVED A BACHELORS DEGREE |
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
50% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEEE Foundation Inc | Piscataway, NJ | Transfer of assets after dissolution. | $369,459 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Charles Legeyt Fortescue Graduate Scholarship | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389,459 | 2 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102265
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6030358
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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