Willard E and Ella P Thompson Educational Fund
Historical FunderAlgona, Iowa · EIN 36-6028029 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,178 and $24,144.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMM |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 SOUTH HALE, ALGONA IA 50511 |
| Phone | 5152957207 |
| JCARTER@ALGONA.K12.IA.US | |
| Form and materials | RESUME OR BIOGRAPHICAL SHEET, TWO RECOMMENDATIONS, A TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL WORK, AND A STUDENT AID REPORT |
| Deadlines | FIRST WEEK IN APRIL EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP MONEY ONLY TO ALGONA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WORKING TO OBTAIN A HIGHER EDUCATION AT COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES IN IOWA. |
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 Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Esterville, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $78,116 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $64,316 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $33,904 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $28,468 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $24,660 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $24,144 |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | Davenport, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $11,516 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $10,936 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $10,098 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $7,896 |
| Grand View University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $6,988 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $6,666 |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,758 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,758 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,758 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,758 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,758 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $5,178 |
| Pci Academy | Ames, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $3,948 |
| Allen College | Waterloo, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $2,718 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $2,718 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $2,718 |
| The Original La'james College | Mason City, IA | Scholarships for algona community school district graduates | $258 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($5,978). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,014 | 25 |
| 2024 | $299,680 | 22 |
| 2023 | $291,641 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611499349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6028029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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