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U-turn in Education

Preselected recipients only Nixa, Missouri · EIN 931410495

U-turn in Education is a private foundation in Nixa, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $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.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$1,733
2024$00$7,410
2025$1,0002$3,457

How to apply

U-turn in Education 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What U-turn in Education funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri2$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri Association of School Libriaians
Jefferson City, MO
Intellectual freedom award$500
Individual
MO
Scholarship$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does U-turn in Education accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does U-turn in Education give?

$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs U-turn in Education?

Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Dudash Buskirk (President) and Jeremy Hayes (Treasurer).

What does U-turn in Education fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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