Private Foundation · IL · Private Independent Foundations
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund
Chicago, IL · EIN 271647358 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$2.3M
Total Giving
$1.1M
Grants on File
61
Average Grant
$18K
Giving Radius
Where Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
The scholarship application is submitted through an internet online application process. The materials provided should include a high school transcript in order to verify their enrollment in high school as a senior and confirmation of their high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, proof of current residency is required to be provided.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship: 1. You must be a high school senior. 2. You must be a resident of Chicago, Illinois and suburbs of the area; Las Vegas, Nevada and suburbs of the area; Fairfield, Connecticut; Greens Farms, Connecticut; Redding, Connecticut; or Westport, Connecticut. 3. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the high school you are currently attending (or the equivalent if high school does not employ a traditional 4.0 system). 4. You must be planning to attend an accredited college or university for a bachelor's degree or four year program in the United States. 5. You must have a minimum ACT score of 22 or a minimum SAT score of 1100.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL | $45K | 2020 |
| Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Mundelein, IL | $4K | 2020 |
| Des Plaines, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Henderson, NV | $15K | 2020 |
| Glencoe, IL | $12K | 2020 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $8K | 2020 |
| Westport, CT | $8K | 2020 |
| Henderson, NV | $10K | 2020 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $6K | 2020 |
| Westport, CT | $3K | 2020 |
| Westport, CT | $68K | 2020 |
| Libertyville, IL | $11K | 2020 |
| Highland Park, IL | $20K | 2020 |
| Westport, CT | $42K | 2020 |
| Naperville, IL | $8K | 2020 |
| Northbrook, IL | $4K | 2020 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Westport, CT | $8K | 2021 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $6K | 2021 |
| Libertyville, IL | $39K | 2021 |
| Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2021 |
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Section V
Board of Directors
- CALEB FISHKIN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/SECRETA
- CORTNEY FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- ELIOT BARES DIRECTOR
- ANNE E DICKERSON ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- JOSHUA FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- OWEN BURNS DIRECTOR
- VINCE GABOR DIRECTOR
- CALEB FISHKIN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/SECRETA
- CORTNEY FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- ELIOT BARES DIRECTOR
- ANNE E DICKERSON ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- JOSHUA FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- OWEN BURNS DIRECTOR
- VINCE GABOR DIRECTOR
- CALEB FISHKIN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/SECRETA
- CORTNEY FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- ELIOT BARES DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LAUB ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- JOSHUA FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- OWEN BURNS DIRECTOR
- VINCE GABOR DIRECTOR
- CALEB FISHKIN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/SECRETA
- CORTNEY FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- ELIOT BARES DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LAUB ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- JOSHUA FISHKIN DIRECTOR
- OWEN BURNS DIRECTOR
- VINCE GABOR DIRECTOR
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7M | $128K | $167K | $327K |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $148K | $523K | $353K |
| 2021 | $2.7M | $162K | $324K | $448K |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $158K | $76K | $324K |
| 2019 | $3.0M | $169K | $99K | $451K |
| 2015 | $3.5M | $114K | $4.0M | $658K |
| 2014 | $87K | $4K | $703K | $691K |
| 2013 | $76K | $3K | $436K | $499K |
| 2012 | $139K | $13K | $51K | $306K |
| 2011 | $397K | $25K | $81K | $235K |
Section VII
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