Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund Inc
Historical FunderPittsfield, Illinois · EIN 37-1178599 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $979 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MIKE GRAHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 665 S WALNUT, 665 S WALNUT, PITTSFIELD IL 62363 |
| Phone | 2174733791 |
| MGRAHAM@SLOANS.COM | |
| Form and materials | STUDENT SUBMITS APPLICATION FOR AID SENDING TO THE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. THE APPLICATIONS ARE FORWARDED TO THE CLASS OF 1954 SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR THERE REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON GRANTS AND AWARDS EACH YEAR. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS ARE SELECTED EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE GRANTS WHICH IS PAID TO COLLEGE OF ENROLLMENT FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS. BOARD CAN VOTE TO GIVE OTHER CHARITIES GRANTS GOAL IS 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
35% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siu - Edwardsville Siu - Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Education | $27,956 |
| Midwest Technical Institute Midwest Technical Institute | Springfield, IL | Education | $18,064 |
| Quincy University Quincy University | Quincy, IL | Education | $14,718 |
| Missouri S & T Missouri S & T | Rolla, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Health Sciences University of Health Sciences | St Louis, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| John Wood Comm College John Wood Comm College | Quincy, IL | Education | $6,571 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Art University of Spa & Cosmetology Art | Springfield, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Western Illinois University Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | Education | $3,869 |
| University of Missouri University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Education | $3,679 |
| Blessing Rieman College Blessing Rieman College | Quincy, IL | Education | $3,282 |
| Pikeland Unit School Dist 10 Pikeland Unit School Dist 10 | Pittsfield, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Emporia State University Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Education | $979 |
| University of Alaska - Fairbanks University of Alaska - Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | Education | $928 |
| Lewis & Clark College Lewis & Clark College | Godfrey, IL | Education | $582 |
| Western Governor's University Western Governor's University | Millcreek, UT | Education | $327 |
| Illinois State University Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Education | $270 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($8,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,825 | 19 |
| 2023 | $117,156 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1178599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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