Key Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Key Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Scott, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $146,063 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $122,063. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$146,063
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$122,063
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,500 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $83,500 | 5 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $146,063 | 8 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Penny Pollock-Barnes 400 Marble Road, Fort Scott, KS 66701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 223-2000 |
| What to submit | Written description of need and use of funds. Name and address for each payment. |
What Key Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $136,063 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Donation | $122,063 |
| Fort Scott Community College | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Avila University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Upper Iowa University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Fort Scott High School | Donation | $2,000 |
| University of Kansas | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Crowder College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William K Pollock
- Aileen C Pollock
- Penny Pollock-Barnes
- Heather Maldonado
Questions people ask
Does Key Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Key Charitable Trust give?
$146,063 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Key Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists William K Pollock (Trustee), Aileen C Pollock (Trustee), Penny Pollock-Barnes (Trustee) and Heather Maldonado (Trustee).
What does Key Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.