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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 73-1488498

Funk Educational Foundation

A private foundation in Piedmont, OK. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 8 grants and $183,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Julie Bridges
PO Box 179
Piedmont, OK 73078
(405) 373-3385
Form and materials
Students must submit a letter of request stating "Why I should receive a Funk Education Foundation Scholarship." Please include GPA, ACT scores, years at Piedmont Schools and any other information that the students feel is relevant.
Deadlines
May 1st of each year
Restrictions
Four year Piedmont High School student
Contact
Julie A Bridges
PO Box 512
Piedmont, OK 73078
(405) 206-8696
Form and materials
A formal application must be completed. Copies can be obtained by calling 405-206-8696. Application must include the applicants name, phone number, address, date of birth, e-mail address, 4H/FFA Chapter and Advisor's Name and contact information, and an essay of 150 words or less of why the applicant believes they deserve an opportunity to participate in the scholarship program that concentrates on educating Canadian County youth on cattle care and competition while investing in their future collegiate journey.
Deadlines
August 15
Restrictions
The Cattle Scholars of Homestead scholarship program is open to all students residing in the Canadian County Region. Students must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and must complete an application to participate in the program. Additionally, students must be able to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week at the Cattle Scholars of Homestead location.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $183,000

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $555,112

  • Tax year 2023

    $82,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $541,361

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $648,149

  • Tax year 2021

    $12,500

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $671,592

  • Tax year 2020

    $13,000

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $27,231

  • Tax year 2019

    $14,250

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2018

    $12,250

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $779

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program

    $85,000
  2. Individual

    Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program

    $55,000
  3. Individual

    Cattle Scholars of Homstead Program

    $25,000
  4. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $6,000
  5. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $4,000
  6. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $4,000
  7. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000
  8. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000

Approved for future payment

4 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000
  2. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000
  3. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000
  4. Individual

    College Scholarship

    $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert A FunkPresident/Treasurer Hours 10Pay $0
  • Nedra A FunkVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Julie A BridgesSecretary/Controller Hours 25Pay $29,139

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