Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlySouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 31-0884462 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$466K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Williams II | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Abigail Moody | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Neomiah Haschel | Argos, IN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hayden Grindle | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Carlos Torres | Bremen, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | Granger, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Noah Trost | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Elijah Schramm | Plymouth, IN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,250 | 8 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $21,750 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349103639
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0884462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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