Gail C Link Education Trust
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 81-6158233 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SANDY DITUS PRINCIPAL SECURITIES NE |
|---|---|
| Address | 7800 STONES RIVER ROAD, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421 |
| Phone | 4232401635 |
| DITTUS.SANDY@PRINCIPAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | CONTACT TRUSTEE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | BASED ON SCHOOL YEAR |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS LIMITED TO LOWER INCOME STUDENTS IN HAMILTON COUNTY, TN |
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
18% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $9,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboror, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Alabama A&m University | Huntsville, AL | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | Cookeville, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | Student higher education scholarships | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $69,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642659349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6158233
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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