Ora T & Dessie H Lower Memorial Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7311043 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | - www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | BY APRIL 1ST OR 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL TERM |
| Restrictions | GRADUATES OF HIGH SCHOOLS IN RUSH COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR COLLEGE OR OTHER POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Mount St Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grace Jarman | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University | Richmond, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ivy Tech Communty College | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University | Richmond, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Franklin College | Franklin, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Indiana University | Richmond, IN | Scholarship | $1,694 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,194 | 22 |
| 2024 | $43,700 | 23 |
| 2023 | $46,100 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611569349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7311043
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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