Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Dodge City, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$211,228
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,500 | 12 | $173,616 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 6 | $185,589 |
| 2025 | $10,500 | 5 | $211,228 |
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.
| Contact | Amanda Nufer PO Box 1803, Dodge City, KS 67801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 338-5802 |
| What to submit | Application forms require biographical data including name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, current employer name and address, years of employment, marital status, number of years married, and spouse's name and occupation. Educational data is also required. This includes the name and address of the institution to be attended and the date classes begin. |
| Deadlines | April 1 for fall semester; november 1 for spring semester |
| Restrictions | Qualified student must: a) be a citizen of the united states, b) be a woman from southwestern Kansas, c) have graduated from an accredited high school or have ged equivalent, d) be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester or in a qualified vocational-technical program, e) document financial need. |
What Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Nufer
- Linda Mae Cummings
Questions people ask
Does Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1 for fall semester; november 1 for spring semester.
How much does Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund give?
$10,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Nufer (President) and Linda Mae Cummings (Vice-President).
What does Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.