Walter J & Ada Kraeger Memorial Scholarship

Historical Funder

New Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 76-0504933 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2023)$215K

Organizations funded5

Typical grant$1,000

Total assets$0

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):

Contact	LAURIE GRAFFAGNINO
Address	1401 MERRIMAN, PORT NECHES TX 77651
Phone	4097297644
Form and materials	APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A STANDARD LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AS SPECIFIED BY THE PORT NECHES-GROVES HS
Deadlines	DECEMBER 31
Restrictions	GROVES HS IN ATTENDANCE AT LAMAR UNIVERSITY OF BEAUMONT, TX RECIPIENTS MUST APPLY EACH SEMESTER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. NO SINGLE PERSON SHALL BE AWARDED FDS FOR MORE THAN 4 YEARS

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.

Education5

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Louisiana.

Texas5

Grants paid in tax year 2023

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Lamar University Foundation	Beaumont, TX	Scholarships	$211,607
Lamar University- Modesto Moreno	Beaumont, TX	Scholarships	$1,000
Lamar University	Beaumont, TX	Scholarships	$1,000
Lamar University	Beaumont, TX	Scholarships	$500
Lamar University- Kindred Nguyen	Beaumont, TX	Scholarship	$500

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2023	$214,607	5

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202412889349100136
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0504933
Profile updated Nov 6, 2026

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