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EIN 91-1742581

Palmer Scholars

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
Supporting underrepresented pierce county students of color to overcome financial, cultural, and social barriers in their pursuit of higher education. Our vision is for our students to succeed in graduating from college with the essential tools to be catalysts for change, leaders in our community, and become personally empowered.
Also known as...
R Merle Palmer Minority Scholarship Foundation
Total revenues
$1,445,016
2023
Total expenses
$1,605,662
2023
Total assets
$1,681,594
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at Palmer Scholars

The organization provided scholarships and mentoring services to 225 students during the year ended june 30, 2023.

Who funds Palmer Scholars

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)Operating Support, Program Support$101,600
M J Murdock Charitable TrustScholar Engagement Coordinator and Development Specialist$65,000
Stewardship FoundationUnrestricted Support$60,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Palmer Scholars

NameTitleCompensation
Denise Nicole' FranklinDeputy Director
Helen McGovern-PilantInterim Executive Director
Brooke SummerlinDirector of Enrollment and Placement
Jessica GriffithsDirector of Scholar Experience
Kristina SantwanOperations Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Palmer Scholars

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,475,136
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$27,447
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-57,567
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,445,016

Form 990s for Palmer Scholars

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-31990View PDF
2022-062023-01-26990View PDF
2021-062022-01-31990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-08-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Dimmer Family Foundation
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $36,000 from Fuchsg and M Foundation Tai
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7119
Tacoma, WA 98417
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Website URL
palmerscholars.org/ 
Phone
(253) 572-9008
IRS details
EIN
91-1742581
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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