Private foundation · EIN 74-3033076 · Topeka, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $130K total, median $130K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$130K
Median grant
$130K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washburn Endowment AssociationTopeka, KSTo provide scholarships to Washburn University students.$130K

About this foundation

Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Topeka, Kansas, administered in care of Commerce Bank & Tr Ttee, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 1 grants, a median of $130K.

Where does Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust give?

Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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