Mary Jane Coogan Scholarship for English Achievement Trust
Historical FunderUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 27-6845950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$63K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$1M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHELLE WEINER |
|---|---|
| Address | 3525 W PETERSON AVE 105, CHICAGO IL 60659 |
| Phone | 7735345400 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS A. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND SUPPORT FROM LANE TECH FACULTY MEMBERS AND/OR OTHERS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENT'S NEEDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. B. PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. C. A BRIEF STATEMENT ON HOW THE STUDENT PLANS TO FINANCE HIS OR HER COLLEGE EDUCATION. D. AN ESSAY OF 250 WORDS OR LESS STATING HOW HIS OR HER EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT AT LANE TECH, EITHER IN AN ENGLISH CLASS OR WITH A SPECIFIC TEACHER OR INVOLVEMENT IN A SCHOOL ACTIVITY HAS IMPACTED THE STUDENT'S LIFE. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION REQUIRED BY APRIL 15 |
| Restrictions | THE RECIPIENT SHALL BE A GRADUATING SENIOR AT LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL WHO: A. HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. B. HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH. C. HAS EXHIBITED FINANCIAL NEED. |
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Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($63,040). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,040 | 10 |
| 2024 | $60,399 | 9 |
| 2023 | $49,400 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611539349100761
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6845950
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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