Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati is a private foundation in St Joseph, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$80,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $93,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $93,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 16 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati 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 Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Western State University Missouri Western State University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Missouri State University | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| North Central Missouri College | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of Missouri - KC | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Prestcott College | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Loyola Univeristy - Chicago | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Missouri Valley College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Wichita State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Arizona | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| St Louis Community College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Nicholson
- Shawna Gilliland
- Jason Lenz
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati give?
$80,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Nicholson (Co-Trustee), Shawna Gilliland (Co-Trustee), Jason Lenz (Co-Trustee) and Commerce Trust (Co-Trustee).
What does Bruce V Drowns Educational Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.