How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(855) 996-2255
[email protected] - Form and materials
- Equitable foundation has established the equitable excellence scholarship program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two or four-year college in the united states by fall 2024. This program is administered by scholarship america, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by scholarship america's evaluation team. In compliance with federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.
- Deadlines
- December 18, 2024 (or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first).
- Restrictions
- 1. Be current high school seniors and current undergraduates in one of the 50 u.s. States, district of columbia, or puerto rico. 2. Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information. 3. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). 4. Demonstrates financial need.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$5,538,325
- Grants listed
- 1,453
- Assets, end of year
- $112,407,153
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Tax year 2023
$4,781,668
- Grants listed
- 1,417
- Assets, end of year
- $106,085,926
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Tax year 2022
$4,843,996
- Grants listed
- 1,901
- Assets, end of year
- $96,722,385
-
Tax year 2021
$4,351,972
- Grants listed
- 1,357
- Assets, end of year
- $120,893,440
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Tax year 2020
$3,496,950
- Grants listed
- 1,499
- Assets, end of year
- $110,404,461
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Scholarship AmericaSaint Peter, MN
Equitable excellence 2024 scholarship awards
$1,750,000 -
American Red CrossWashington, DC
General contribution
$300,000 -
Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC
General contribution
$239,393 -
Blumenthal Performing Arts CenterCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$200,000 -
Year UpBoston, MA
General contribution
$157,800 -
E4E ReliefCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$150,000 -
CMS FoundationCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$125,000 -
Carolina Youth CoalitionCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$107,436 -
United Way of Central Carolinas IncCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$100,000 -
On Point for CollegeSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$95,892 -
United Way of Central New York IncSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$78,800 -
NcanWashington, DC
General contribution
$75,000 -
Scholarship AmericaSaint Peter, MN
Equitable family 2024 scholarship awards
$65,000 -
KaboomBethesda, MD
General contribution
$63,272 -
Council of Chief State School OfficersWashington, DC
General contribution
$61,881 -
NC Department of State TreasurerRaleigh, NC
General contribution
$55,000 -
BLUEPRINT15Syracuse, NY
General contribution
$50,000 -
Habitat for Humanity NCRaleigh, NC
General contribution
$50,000 -
Teach for America North CarolinaNew York, NC
General contribution
$50,000 -
GenoneCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$40,500 -
ROAD2HIREFort Mill, SC
General contribution
$40,000 -
Central New York Community FoundationSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$30,000 -
Urbanpromise CharlotteCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$30,000 -
SXSWAustin, TX
General contribution
$27,950 -
Autism Society - Northwestern PennsylvaniaErie, PA
General contribution
$25,700 -
Habitat for Humanity SyracuseSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$25,000 -
Heart Math TutoringCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$25,000 -
National Network State Teachers of the YearWichita, KS
General contribution
$25,000 -
NY CaresNew York, NY
General contribution
$25,000 -
Monmouth UniversityW Long Branch, NJ
General contribution
$22,000 -
Charlotte Sports FoundationCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$20,000 -
Community Building InitiativeCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$20,000 -
Le Moyne College (ERIE21)Syracuse, NY
General contribution
$20,000 -
Sadd IncGlendale, AZ
General contribution
$20,000 -
Share CharlotteCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$20,000 -
Wakeed PartnershipRaleigh, NC
General contribution
$17,500 -
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$16,093 -
Open Arms of MinnesotaRichfield, MN
General contribution
$15,000 -
St Gregory the GreatWilliamsville, NY
General contribution
$14,000 -
National Multiple Sclerosis Society HeadquartersDenver, CO
General contribution
$13,891 -
Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (accp)Orlando, FL
General contribution
$12,790 -
NJ LeepNewark, NJ
General contribution
$12,118 -
Points of LightAtlanta, GA
General contribution
$11,500 -
Samaritans PurseBoone, NC
General contribution
$10,388 -
Charlotte BalletCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$10,000 -
DC Public Education FundWashington, DC
General contribution
$10,000 -
Make Our Schools SafeParkland, FL
General contribution
$10,000 -
Modern Widows ClubWinter Park, FL
General contribution
$10,000 -
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation IncAvon, CT
General contribution
$9,020 -
American Red CrossNew York, NY
General contribution
$8,162 -
Classroom CentralCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$7,500 -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA
General contribution
$7,025 -
Team Hill Foundation IncMantoloking, NJ
General contribution
$7,000 -
Foundation for the CarolinasCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$6,500 -
Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
General contribution
$6,250 -
American Heart Association IncDallas, TX
General contribution
$6,059 -
Hope InternationalLancaster, PA
General contribution
$6,000 -
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge IncNeedham, MA
General contribution
$5,551 -
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH
General contribution
$5,550 -
Haitian SupportMelissa, TX
General contribution
$5,550 -
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NY
General contribution
$5,504 -
Community in Crisis IncLiberty Cor, NJ
General contribution
$5,306 -
Bonei OlamBrooklyn, NY
General contribution
$5,250 -
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
Artcentre of PlanoPlano, TX
General contribution
$5,000 -
Breakthrough of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
General contribution
$5,000 -
Charlotte Regional Business AllianceCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$5,000 -
Choices Family Resource CenterAvon Park, FL
General contribution
$5,000 -
Christian Brothers AcademyAlbany, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
City House IncPlano, TX
General contribution
$5,000 -
Community on the RiseBirmingham, AL
General contribution
$5,000 -
Jewish Federation of Palm SpringsRancho Mirage, CA
General contribution
$5,000 -
Marshall Scholarship Foundation Dollars for Scholars IncMarshall, WI
General contribution
$5,000 -
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
N C Association of School AdministratorsRaleigh, NC
General contribution
$5,000 -
Northwoods Baseball Select IncWeston, WI
General contribution
$5,000 -
Portsmouth Christian AcademyDover, NH
General contribution
$5,000 -
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TX
General contribution
$5,000 -
Rosamond Gifford ZooSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
The Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CA
General contribution
$5,000 -
The Musuem of Modern ArtNew York, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
The Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY
General contribution
$5,000 -
University of Maryland (do Good Institute)College Park, MD
General contribution
$5,000 -
Vista MariaDearborn HTS, MI
General contribution
$5,000 -
Watts of LoveDowners Grove, IL
General contribution
$5,000 -
West Shore FoundationNew Cumberlnd, PA
General contribution
$5,000 -
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL
General contribution
$4,890 -
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY
General contribution
$4,791 -
Wisconsin Parkinson Association IncBrookfield, WI
General contribution
$4,750 -
MDRT FoundationPark Ridge, IL
General contribution
$4,746 -
716 Squash IncBuffalo, NY
General contribution
$4,500 -
Virginia Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VA
General contribution
$4,500 -
The Chapel at CrosspointGetzville, NY
General contribution
$4,400 -
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN
General contribution
$4,375 -
Ocj KidsPhoenix, AZ
General contribution
$4,273 -
Davidson Middle School PTO Music BoosterSan Rafael, CA
General contribution
$4,250 -
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
General contribution
$4,250 -
Imagine for Youth Foundation IncFostoria, OH
General contribution
$4,150 -
American Cancer Soc E SyracuseLatham, NY
General contribution
$4,000 -
Cabarrus County SchoolsConcord, NC
General contribution
$4,000 -
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH
General contribution
$4,000 -
East Cooper Meals on Wheels IncMt Pleasant, SC
General contribution
$4,000 -
Nichol WyrickEast Lansing, MI
General contribution
$4,000 -
St Johns County Education Foundation IncSt Augustine, FL
General contribution
$4,000 -
Unbridled ChangeBoones Mill, VA
General contribution
$4,000 -
Epilepsy InstituteNew York, NY
General contribution
$3,952 -
Dana Farber Partners Cancer Care IncBoston, MA
General contribution
$3,951 -
Juventud En Camino AssociationBrentwood, TN
General contribution
$3,775 -
Davids Refuge IncLiverpool, NY
General contribution
$3,750 -
Rossmoor Rotary FoundationWalnut Creek, CA
General contribution
$3,750 -
Rotary Club of NorthportNorthport, NY
General contribution
$3,725 -
Circle of CareWilton, CT
General contribution
$3,625 -
Hudson M Turner Scholarship Fund IncMint Hill, NC
General contribution
$3,500 -
Kada USA FoundationPasadena, CA
General contribution
$3,500 -
Oba Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA
General contribution
$3,500 -
Lifehouse IncSan Rafael, CA
General contribution
$3,370 -
Epilepsy Foundation Central and South TexasSan Antonio, TX
General contribution
$3,200 -
Jarc FloridaBoca Raton, FL
General contribution
$3,185 -
Beds for Kids IncCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$3,025 -
Adrienne Arsht Center FoundationMiami, FL
General contribution
$3,000 -
Lamar High School Parent Teacher OrganizationHouston, TX
General contribution
$3,000 -
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association CharitiesPhoenix, AZ
General contribution
$3,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County IncLodi, NJ
General contribution
$2,975 -
United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN
General contribution
$2,865 -
Episcopal School of Dallas IncDallas, TX
General contribution
$2,750 -
Free 2 FlyCleveland, TN
General contribution
$2,750 -
Midwest Animal ResqLees Summit, MO
General contribution
$2,750 -
The Safe AllianceAustin, TX
General contribution
$2,625 -
Bengali Association of Greater ChicagoGlendale HTS, IL
General contribution
$2,500 -
Blessings in A Backpack IncLouisville, KY
General contribution
$2,500 -
Bradford Preparatory SchoolCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$2,500 -
Ethne HealthClarkston, GA
General contribution
$2,500 -
Grassroot ProjectsSammamish, WA
General contribution
$2,500 -
Phoenix Performing Arts Center Inc (DBA Herberger Theater Center)Phoenix, AZ
General contribution
$2,500 -
Sebring Firemen IncSebring, FL
General contribution
$2,500 -
Shirley C Heim MiddleStafford, VA
General contribution
$2,500 -
South Kitsap Rotary FoundationPort Orchard, WA
General contribution
$2,500 -
St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY
General contribution
$2,500 -
The Family Health Centers of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA
General contribution
$2,500 -
The Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PA
General contribution
$2,500 -
Wellspring Living IncAtlanta, GA
General contribution
$2,500 -
Alzheimer's Assoc Se Florida ChapterFort Lauderdale, FL
General contribution
$2,314 -
AMA Animal Rescue IncorporatedBrooklyn, NY
General contribution
$2,250 -
Malden Catholic High SchoolMalden, MA
General contribution
$2,250 -
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MO
General contribution
$2,150 -
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY
General contribution
$2,150 -
Finseca Foundation (previously the Gama Foundation)Chantilly, VA
General contribution
$2,131 -
Central New York Ronald McDonald House Charities IncSyracuse, NY
General contribution
$2,120 -
Books Between Kids IncHouston, TX
General contribution
$2,100 -
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY
General contribution
$2,100 -
University of Montevallo FoundationMontevallo, AL
General contribution
$2,100 -
4KIDS of South Florida IncFt Lauderdale, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
A Kid Again IncColumbus, OH
General contribution
$2,000 -
A Torah Infertility Medium of ExchangeBrooklyn, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Alliance of North American Chinese PhysiciansIndiana, PA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Atmosphere Church CV IncWestlake VLG, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Babson CollegeWellesley, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Birth Haven IncNewton, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes RegionGreen Bay, WI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Brylans Feat FoundationScottsdale, AZ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Bryn Mawr SchoolBaltimore, MD
General contribution
$2,000 -
California State UniversityChico, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Central Catholic High SchoolSan Antonio, TX
General contribution
$2,000 -
Charlotte Curling AssociationCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Chatham Friends of the ParksChatham, IL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Inc NFPChicago, IL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Citadel FoundationCharleston, SC
General contribution
$2,000 -
College of St Scholastica IncDuluth, MN
General contribution
$2,000 -
Community Action Council of Howard CountyColumbia, MD
General contribution
$2,000 -
Doxie Rescue of BucksMorrisville, PA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Education Foundation of Lake County IncLeesburg, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of DallasDallas, TX
General contribution
$2,000 -
Essex County Greenbelt AssociationEssex, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Families Behind the Badge Children's FoundationConshohocken, PA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Ferro Foundation IncFarmingdale, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Finding Hope for FRRS1LFort Collins, CO
General contribution
$2,000 -
Flagler CollegeSt Augustine, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Friends of Grace Seniors IncTenafly, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Friends of Niu ValleyHonolulu, HI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Furkids IncCumming, GA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Gathering Thunder FoundationLowell, MI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Girl Scouts Hornets Nest CouncilCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Greens Farms Academy IncWestport, CT
General contribution
$2,000 -
Greenville Community Combined Youth OrganizationCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Hillsdale Justice ProjectHillsdale, MI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Holistic Riding Equestrian TherapyLemont, IL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Hopekids IncScottsdale, AZ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Hudson Community FoundationHudson, OH
General contribution
$2,000 -
Institute for Community IncRomeoville, IL
General contribution
$2,000 -
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Latinojustice PrldefNew York, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Livnat RemiNewton, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Love That SurpassesMorrison, CO
General contribution
$2,000 -
Loving Arms Pet PlacementHouston, TX
General contribution
$2,000 -
Make A Wish Foundation of Central New YorkEast Syracuse, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Make A Wish Southern FloridaFort Lauderdale, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Merrick Lions Club FoundationMerrick, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Michael Dimaria Foundation IncoproratedRockville Ctr, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer IncMilwaukee, WI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Milwaukee Community Sailing Center IncMilwaukee, WI
General contribution
$2,000 -
Ministry for HopePRT Jefferson, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Mission Twenty-Five 35Veneta, OR
General contribution
$2,000 -
Missouri Baptist Childrens HomeBridgeton, MO
General contribution
$2,000 -
Missouri Torah InstituteChesterfield, MO
General contribution
$2,000 -
Omaha Youth for ChristOmaha, NE
General contribution
$2,000 -
Operation Heal Our HeroesCharleston, SC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Oratory Prep SchoolSummit, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Pace Center for Girls HillsboroughTampa, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Passaic Hebrew InstitutePassaic, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Pelham Booster ClubPelham, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Polk Education FoundationBartow, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Pursuit Racing IncCicero, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Rock Valley Christian SchoolRock Valley, IA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Sacramento Warlords Sports Organization IncElk Grove, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Shri BhaktinidhiParlin, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
Southampton Rose SocietySouthampton, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Special Spaces IncKnoxville, TN
General contribution
$2,000 -
St George & St Shenuda Coptic Orthodox ChurchJersey City, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, IL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Steps of FaithOverland Park, KS
General contribution
$2,000 -
Student Sponsor PartnersNew York, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Summerlin SticksLas Vegas, NV
General contribution
$2,000 -
Target Dayton MinistriesDayton, OH
General contribution
$2,000 -
The A21 Campaign IncSanta Ana, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Clear FundOakland, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Emerald School of ExcellenceCharlotte, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Center IncRed Oak, GA
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Hill SchoolPottstown, PA
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Rock ChurchDraper, UT
General contribution
$2,000 -
The Village Family Services IncN Hollywood, CA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Trustees of the Lawrenceville SchoolLawrenceville, NJ
General contribution
$2,000 -
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk IncHauppauge, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
United Mashadi Jewish Community of AmericaGreat Neck, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
United Way MiamiMiami, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GA
General contribution
$2,000 -
UPMC Hamot Health FoundationErie, PA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Victory Junction Gang Camp IncRandleman, NC
General contribution
$2,000 -
Victory Programs IncBoston, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Wallys Smile IncCarmel, IN
General contribution
$2,000 -
World VisionFederal Way, WA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Yesahcan Sanctuary IncLake City, FL
General contribution
$2,000 -
Yeshiva of Far RockawayFar Rockaway, NY
General contribution
$2,000 -
Youth Enrichment Services IncBoston, MA
General contribution
$2,000 -
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network IncEl Segundo, CA
General contribution
$1,965 -
Pitt County Committee of 100 Inc DBA Greenville Enc AllianceGreenville, NC
General contribution
$1,960 -
United Way of East Central IowaCedar Rapids, IA
General contribution
$1,950 -
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN
General contribution
$1,947
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
-
Scholarship America Equitable Excellence Renewable Scholarship ProgramSt Peter, MN
Scholarship program
$1,960,000 -
Scholarship America Family Scholarship ProgramSt Peter, MN
Scholarship program
$85,000 -
Scholarship America Equitable Excellence Scholarship ProgramSt Peter, MN
Scholarship program
$52,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education215 grants $1,064,21542% of the total
- Human services110 grants $402,80416% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking68 grants $268,36511% of the total
- Disaster relief and public safety13 grants $153,8656% of the total
- Sports and recreation38 grants $115,7205% of the total
- Health89 grants $109,1794% of the total
- 17 other causes307 grants $390,13616% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota22 grants $1,840,804
- North Carolina137 grants $1,145,420
- District of Columbia24 grants $717,747
- New York270 grants $572,584
- Massachusetts34 grants $191,372
- Texas67 grants $112,290
- Florida150 grants $109,501
- Pennsylvania94 grants $106,633
- New Jersey77 grants $93,992
- Maryland20 grants $76,837
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Jarian KerekesCHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
- Candace ScappatorCONTROLLER Hours 2.5Pay $0
- Peter TianTREASURER (AS OF 05/2024) Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Julia Yun ZhangTREASURER (THRU OF 05/2024) Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Mark PearsonDIRECTOR (THRU 04/2024) Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Jeffrey HurdDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Steve JoenkDIRECTOR (AS OF 04/2024) Hours 0.5Pay $0
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