The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 47-7129676 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE BANKS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 4320 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, TAYLORS SC 29687 |
| Phone | 9722508888 |
| www.csascholars.org | |
| Form and materials | www.csascholars.org |
| Deadlines | MARCH 25 |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE |
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 Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Shorter University | Rome, GA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Milligan University | Milligan, TN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,200 | 39 |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $95,340 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349103090
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7129676
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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