Studebaker National Foundation
Historical FunderPalm Springs, California · EIN 20-1055015 · Private foundation · Website
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 | JAMES BELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 3951 WYNN RD, BELLINGHAM WA 98225 |
| Phone | 3607380103 |
| STUDENUT@COMCAST.NET | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICANT SHOULD BE PURSUING AUTOMOTIVE FIELDS OF STUDY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AUTO BODY, MAINTENANCE/REPAIR, DESIGN, AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY, ETC. OR PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AND PRESERVING THE STUDEBAKER LEGACY BY BEING ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN STUDEBAKERS AS A HOBBYIST. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OBTAINED AT LEAST AN EQUIVALENT OF 2.5 GPA ON A 4.0 SCALE, AND MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF ALL THEIR ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND A TEACHER LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WITH THEIR APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | BY MAY 1 FOR THE FALL TERM AND NOVEMBER 1ST FOR THE SPRING TERM. |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studebaker National Museum | South Bend, IN | Fund museum internship positions | $2,500 |
| Oregon State Univ | Corvallis, OR | Preservation of studebaker heritage | $2,000 |
| Mcpherson College | Mcpherson, KS | Presentation of studebaker heritage | $2,000 |
| Universal Tech Instfbo Perri West | Avondale, AZ | Preservation of studebaker heritage | $2,000 |
| Pittsburg State Univ | Pittsburg, KS | Preservation of studebaker heritage | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $18,100 | 5 |
| 2021 | $10,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632389349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1055015
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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