Clapper Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 87-6609740 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,250
Total assets$961K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,300 and $2,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
12% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $6,400 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | Scholarships | $4,150 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $3,950 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $3,250 |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $2,600 |
| Franklin University | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Heidelberg University | Tiffin, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Pensacola Christian College | Pensacola, MI | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Ohio University Zanesville | Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mt Vernon, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Cincinnati | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarships | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,800 | 16 |
| 2024 | $28,050 | 23 |
| 2023 | $32,400 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349101201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6609740
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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