Joel L Gerdes Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderDixon, Illinois · EIN 81-4435021 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,533 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NICOLE JONES |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W 1ST ST, DIXON IL 61021 |
| Phone | 8152855186 |
| NJONES@MIDLANDSB.COM | |
| Form and materials | FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, STUDENTS MUST SEND IN A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FUNDS ALONG WITH A BRIEF RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. THIS IS USUALLY SUBMITTED VIA A TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. THE ORGANIZATION THEN REVIEWS THE REQUEST AND WILL AWARD FUNDS TO THE MOST DESERVING CANDIDATES TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educators of Beauty | Sterling, IL | Educational scholarship | $17,000 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | Educational scholarship | $9,260 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Educational scholarship | $6,533 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,793 | 3 |
| 2024 | $39,599 | 4 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4435021
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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