Gerald L Bauer Educational Trust
Historical FunderColfax, Iowa · EIN 80-6256984 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | A LANCASTER COLFAX MINGO HIGH SCHOO |
|---|---|
| Address | COLFAX MINGO HIGH SCHOOL 204 NORTH, LEAGUE ROAD, COLFAX IA 50054 |
| Phone | 5156744111 |
| ALANCASTER@COLFAXMINGO.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICES OF THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, PRINCIPAL OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES OF THE COLFAX MINGO HIGH SCHOOL, 204 NORTH LEAGUE ROAD, COLFAX, IA 50054, OR BY CALLING THE COLFAX-MINGO HIGH SCHOOL AT 515-674-4111 OR BY EMAILING PHILIP F. WEBB, TRUSTEE AT WEBBPHIL@AOL.COM AND REQUESTING AN APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | COMPLETED APPLICATIONS FORMS ARE TO BE RETURNED BY MAY 1ST. |
| Restrictions | TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SHOLARSHIP AWARD FROM THE GERALD L. BAUER EDUCATIONAL TRUST, A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE COLFAX MINGO HIGH SCHOOL, COLFAX, IOWA BY MAY 1ST OF THE CALENDER YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESTRICTED TO GRADUATES OF THE COLFAX MINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT, ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION IN THE STATE OF IOWA. |
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 Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Mitchellville, IA | Educational scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Colfax, IA | Educational scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Morningside College | Colfax, IA | Educational scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Sean Ament Indian Hills Community C | Colfax, IA | Educational scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Graceland University | Lamoni, IA | Educational scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Drake University | Mingo, IA | Educational scholarship award | $5,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($60,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $118,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103762
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-6256984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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