Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 46-3633660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$1,468
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,468 and $2,936.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DARLENE F BESTENLEHNER DALLAS CENTE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4320 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, TAYLORS SC 29687 |
| Phone | 8666080001 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AGREEMENT- ONLLINE APPLICATION OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, SAT SCORES, PERSONAL ESSAY W-9 FORM, SAR REPORT, AND ANY ACADEMIC AWARDS |
| Deadlines | MARCH 29 |
| Restrictions | GRADUATES OF DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES DISTRICT OR BESTENLEHNER RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE A DALLAS CENTER, IA ADDRESS MUST BE FULL TIME STUDENT AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $2,936 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarship | $2,936 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $2,936 |
| South Dakota School of Mines | Rapid City, SD | Scholarship | $2,936 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarship | $2,936 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $2,202 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Wisconsin LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Pci Academy | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Wisconsin LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, MN | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarship | $1,468 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $734 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,006 | 63 |
| 2024 | $107,372 | 63 |
| 2023 | $102,000 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349102806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3633660
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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