Merlin C Begalske Trust
Historical FunderWest Union, Iowa · EIN 20-6335296 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$411K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCHOOL FACULTY COMMITTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 NORTH PINE STREET, WEST UNION IA 52175 |
| Phone | 5634223852 |
| Form and materials | TWELVE APPLICATIONS IDENTIFIED ONLY BY A NUMBER ARE SELECTED AND SENT TO TRUSTEE FOR FINAL SELECTION OF NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS DEPENDING ON AMOUNT OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE YEAR. SCHOOL PLANNING TO ATTEND, POSSIBLE CAREER FIELD, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION AND WHY APPLICANT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 19 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP IS APPLIED ON FIRST YEAR TUITION FOR NEEDY STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM NORTH FAYETTE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. B AND C STUDENTS IN ENGLISH AND MATH. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $23,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101794
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6335296
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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