Irving W Mershon Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 21-6016488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5,700
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$300
Total assets$228K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,700.
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | Scholarships | $2,300 |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | Scholarships | $800 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted general | $300 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Unrestricted general | $300 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarships | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,700 | 6 |
| 2024 | $6,475 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631119349101218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 21-6016488
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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