Nelson & Shirley Garner Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyGalion, Ohio · EIN 83-1153219 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$7,895
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
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.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron University Lilliauna Bayes | Akron, OH | Tuition paid directly to institution | $9,000 |
| Univ of Central Fla Rachel Grunkeme | Orlando, FL | Tuition paid directly to institution | $8,000 |
| University of Findlaydaija Sewell | Findlay, OH | Tuition paid directly to institution | $7,895 |
| Ohio Northern Univ Delani Kiser | Ada, OH | Tuition paid directly to institution | $3,000 |
| Emma Kirbymarietta College | Marietta, OH | Reimbursed for books | $289 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($27,839). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,023 | 13 |
| 2024 | $34,760 | 10 |
| 2023 | $55,850 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101265
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1153219
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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