Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Kingman, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,430 and the largest $2,860. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,430
- Largest grant$2,860
- Assets$659,356
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 1 | $495,063 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 5 | $578,680 |
| 2025 | $17,300 | 10 | $659,356 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 9 | $14,440 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,860 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,860 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,860 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,860 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,860 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,860 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy Panek
- Cindy Baker
- Larry Antrim
Questions people ask
Does Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust give?
$17,300 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,430.
Who runs Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Cindy Panek (Trustee), Cindy Baker (Trustee) and Larry Antrim (Trustee).
What does Chester & Sylvia Hartley Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.