Edgar E Kessel Trust Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6505938 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AGNES MAROUNTAS CO KEYBANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 127 PUBLIC SQ OH-01-27-1805, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2166890416 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION ONLY-NO ADDITONAL FORMS |
| Deadlines | NO SET DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | COMMITTEE SELECTS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS |
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
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| The Ohio State University | Lebanon, OH | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Florida | Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Raphaels School of Beauty | North Olmsted, OH | Scholarship | $500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $500 |
| Capital University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $500 |
| Clinton College | Rock Hill, SC | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $26,500 | 15 |
| 2022 | $18,250 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640439349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6505938
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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