The Howard and Geraldine Trauger Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderTunkhannock, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-3129857 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TRAUGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 MARION STREET, TUNKHANNOCK PA 18657 |
| Phone | 5708363185 |
| Form and materials | THE STUDENT'S APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE (1) TRANSCRIPT OF PRIOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, (2) PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION, (3) ESSAY ON PREDETERMINED TOPIC PICKED BY TRUSTEES, (4) RECOMENDATION FROM TEACHER, COACH, GUIDANCE OR COLLEGE COUNSELOR, EMPLOYER OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH SIMILAR RELATIONSHIP, AND (5) COMPLETION OF AN INTERVIEW WITH ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1ST. WINNERS ARE CHOSEN DURING THE MAY BOARD MEETING. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION AWARDS TWO/THREE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY. THE WINNERS ARE STUDENTS OF TUNKHANNOCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR ONE YEAR ONLY. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Tuition | $15,000 |
| Penn College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | Tuition | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3129857
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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