Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship
Accepts applications
Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship is a private foundation in Phillipsburg, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $4,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$4,800
- Assets$319,147
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 5 | $313,522 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 7 | $309,401 |
| 2025 | $14,400 | 11 | $319,147 |
How to apply
| Contact | Steffens Scholarship Trust PO Box 627, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 282-3100 |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Graduate of phillipsburg high school, phillipsburg, ks, attending a ks post-secondary school |
What Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 11 | $14,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Scholarship for 6 students. | $4,800 |
| Fort Hays State Univ | Scholarship for 2 students | $1,600 |
| Hays Hair Academy | Scholarship for 2 students | $1,600 |
| Kansas University | Scholarship for 1 students. | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship for 1 student | $800 |
| Washburn University | Scholarship for 1 student. | $800 |
| Wichita State University | Scholarship for 1 student | $800 |
| Cloud County Community College | Scholarship for 1 student. | $800 |
| University of KS Medical Center | Scholarship for 1 student | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship for 2 student. | $800 |
| Individual | Expenses & materials for 1 student for apprenticeship | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- First National Bank Trust
- Karin I Patton
- Cody Miller
- Stacye Redinger
Questions people ask
Does Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship give?
$14,400 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists First National Bank Trust (Trustee), Karin I Patton (Trustee), Cody Miller (Trustee) and Stacye Redinger (Trustee).
What does Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.