The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc
The ouimet fund's purpose is to help deserving young men and women, who have worked at golf courses in massachusetts, obtain a college education. We provide need-based college …
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship
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The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a education organization based in NORTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. EIN: 042234126.
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Mission
The ouimet fund's purpose is to help deserving young men and women, who have worked at golf courses in massachusetts, obtain a college education. We provide need-based college scholarships, which are renewable and worth an average of $30,000 over the course of four years, with some students receiving as much as $80,000.since 1949, the fund has awarded $53.4 million in need-based scholarships to nearly 7,000 deserving men and women across the state. Ouimet scholars excel in the classroom, graduating at a 91% rate and achieving a 3.4 collective gpa.the ouimet fund is the largest independent scholarship fund in new england, and works to enhance the legacy of mr. Ouimet by growing the scholarship fund he loved so dearly.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1949, it predates 93% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Norton, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 042234126. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 269 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042234126. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is located in Norton, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 269 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a education organization based in NORTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. EIN: 042234126. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042234126, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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THE FRANCIS OUIMET SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 269 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 269 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1949
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc
- What is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc?
- The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norton, United States. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc is a education organization based in NORTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.1 million. EIN: 042234126.
- When was The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc founded?
- The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc was founded in 1949.
- Who leads The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc?
- Duncan Gratton serves as President.
- Where is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Norton, MA, United States.
- What is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc trustworthy?
- The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042234126.
- What is The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc's website?
- http://ouimet.org