Edith Mears Trust
Historical FunderBowling Green, Kentucky · EIN 62-6284015 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,540 and $2,540.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1818 WALLACE COURT SUITE C202, BOWLING GREEN KY 42103 |
| Phone | 2707833078 |
| KEVIN.SIMPSON@WEALTHSOUTH.COM | |
| Form and materials | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK AWARDS EDITH MEARS SCHOLARSHIPS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO BE USED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AT AN INSTITUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM GREEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. THE APPLICATION REQUESTS DATA SUCH AS NAME, ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, COLLEGE TO ATTEND, GPA, ACT/SAT SCORES, FINANCIAL NEEDS, HONORRS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND AN ESSAY. |
| Deadlines | APRIL |
| Restrictions | TO BE ELIGIBLE, STUDENTS WHO APPLY MUST HAVE A MINIMUM GPA OF 2.5, MUST FINISH HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE YEAR THEY APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, AND MUST NOT BE THE CHILD OR GRANDCHILD OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF FARMERS NATIONAL BANK. |
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
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green County | Greensburg, KY | Contribution | $2,540 |
| Green County Public Library | Greensburg, KY | Contribution | $2,540 |
| Green County Ministerial Assoc | Greensburg, KY | Contribution | $2,540 |
| American Red Cross | Greensburg, KY | Contribution | $2,540 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,160 | 9 |
| 2024 | $22,200 | 5 |
| 2023 | $52,123 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6284015
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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