Elva and Herbert Pickle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 94-6616460 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $625 and $1,538.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRENT RUSSERT PORTER VALLEY HIGH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 219, PORTER VALLEY CA 95469 |
| Phone | 8187097100 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM BRENT RUSSERT. INCLUDE AN ESSAY AND TWO LETTERS OF REFERRAL. STUDENT MUST SHOW COMPLETION OF ONE SEMESTER OF FULL TIME COLLEGE UNDERGRAD |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO GRADUATES OF POTTER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WISHING TO PURSUE STUDIES AT AN ACCREDITED JR COLLEGE, UNIV, OR TRADE SCHOOL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Butte Community College | Oroville, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Yuba College | Yuba City, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Butte Community College | Oroville, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| University of CaliforniaSan Diego | San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| California Polytechnic State University | Arcata, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| California State UniversityChico | Chico, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| California State UniversityChico | Chico, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| Butte Community College | Oroville, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| Mendocino Community College | Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $625 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $625 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,994 | 21 |
| 2024 | $26,997 | 16 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349100340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6616460
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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