Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,250 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $13,500. 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$114,250
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $117,250 the year before.
19% 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 | $81,000 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $117,250 | 43 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $114,250 | 32 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation 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 Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | $64,250 |
| Texas | 3 | $11,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $5,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chadron State College | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| University of Nebraska- Lincoln | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Nebraska- Kearney | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wayne State College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hastings College | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Fort Hays State University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| University of Nebraska - Omaha | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Georgetown University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Black Hills State College | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeast Community College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Northern State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Doane University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lincoln County Historical Society | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Casper College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Dickinson State University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Unrestricted gift | $1,250 |
| Salvation Army Omaha | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Winifred G Knoflicek Library | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Knight Museum and Sandhills Center | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| American Bible Society | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Midwest Trust Company
- Marsha Green
- Sharon Rickenbach
- Mary Schadwinkel
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust give?
$114,250 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Midwest Trust Company (Trustee), Marsha Green (Committee Member), Sharon Rickenbach (Committee Member) and Mary Schadwinkel (Committee Member).
What does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.