Private foundation · Rockvale
Phillip Ralston Memorial Scholarship Trust
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $13,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,000. Most often for: “College tuition”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $13,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Bedford County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $13,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13K | $13K | 7 |
| 2023 | $15K | $15K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Melvin Ralston · Rockvale · (615) 274-2219
- What to send
- Application
- Deadlines
- February 28
Next one: Feb 28, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Seniors at community high school that will major in music or education
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Melvin L RalstonTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- College tuition (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 7 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 7 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.