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Jack J Isgur Foundation

Accepts applications Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 431874500

Jack J Isgur Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $192,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $25,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $99,000 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$96,00018$2.0 million
2023$99,00017$2.2 million
2024$192,00021$2.2 million

How to apply

ContactJack J Isgur Foundation co Stinson
1201 Walnut Street Suite 2900, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone or email(816) 842-8600
What to submitUse foundation prepared form available on website,from above address or those provided to local schools.
DeadlinesMay 15th for upcoming academic year.
RestrictionsAt least junior year of college and interested in teaching in humanities.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jack J Isgur Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri15$151,500
Kansas5$39,000
Iowa1$1,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri State
Springfield, MO
ScholarshipProgram$25,500
Northwest Missouri
Maryville, MO
ScholarshipProgram$25,500
University of
Columbia, MO
ScholarshipProgram$24,000
University of
Warrensburg, MO
ScholarshipProgram$22,500
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
ScholarshipProgram$19,500
Central Methodist
Fayette, MO
ScholarshipProgram$15,000
William Jewell University
Liberty, MO
ScholarshipProgram$12,000
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
ScholarshipProgram$10,500
Truman
Kirksville, MO
Scholarship Program$4,500
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
ScholarshipProgram$4,500
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
ScholarshipProgram$4,500
Missouri Baptist
Creve Coeur, MO
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
University Of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
Missouri Southern State Univ
Joplin, MO
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
Evangel Universiy
Springfield, MO
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
ScholarshipProgram$3,000
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
ScholarshipProgram$1,500
University of Missouri-St Louis
St Louis, MO
ScholarshipProgram$1,500
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
ScholarshipProgram$1,500
Drury University
Springfield, MO
ScholarshipProgram$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jack J Isgur Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15th for upcoming academic year..

How much does Jack J Isgur Foundation give?

$192,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Jack J Isgur Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Schrader (Pres. & Director), Kay Grossman (Treas. & Director), Myra Tuggle (Secy & Director) and Betty Maloney (VP & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does Jack J Isgur Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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