The Ida B Wells Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 95-4191108 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RUST COLLEGE FINANCIAL AIDE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 RUST AVENUE, HOLLY SPRINGS MS 38635 |
| Phone | 6622528000 |
| ADMISSIONS@RUSTCOLLEGE.EDU | |
| Form and materials | THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THEIR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AIDE OFFICE. THE INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE HTTPS;//IBWFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS THAT ATTEND RUST COLLEGE AND OR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ONLY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE IN BEHALF OF THE STUDENT AND NOT THE INDIVIDUAL. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A 2.6 GPA. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rust College | Holly Springs, MS | Ida b wells scholarship | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4191108
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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