Daisy studios inc
Daisy studios inc is a private foundation based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its 2025 filing lists grants for tuition aid and a scholarship to individual recipients in Kansas. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes activities that provided scholarships and financial aid to dancers and parents through community partners.
Daisy studios inc at a glance
In short: Daisy studios inc gave $11K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $631.944), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,375
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $632
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $13,616
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daisy studios inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Shelly Myers for a specific community partner application. Awards are restricted to aid and scholarships for individuals enrolled in classes with approved community partners.
- Contact
Application contact: Shelly Myers
Mailing address: 1746 E 1350 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 979-5972
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daisy studios inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aisha Lee ($550).
Organizations only. It also paid 17 individual scholarships ($10,825), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daisy studios inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,825 |
| Aisha Lee Lawrence, KS | tution aid | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,616 | $22,659 | $19,924 | $11,375 | 18 | $11,375 | $644 |
| 2024 | $10,880 | $20,074 | $18,450 | $11,993 | 16 | $12,269 | $542 |
| 2023 | $9,256 | $10,412 | $11,038 | $6,010 | 13 | $6,000 | $456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daisy studios inc reported a distributable amount of $644 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Daisy studios inc gave 18 grants totaling $11,375. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,650, with a median of $550. The largest listed grants included three $1,650 tuition-aid grants, a $1,000 scholarship, and three $825 tuition-aid grants. The 2025 filing also lists a $550 tuition-aid grant to an individual recipient in Lawrence, Kansas.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes a gala that served 13 dancers and parents with scholarships and financial aid, a pool tournament that helped fund financial aid for 7 parents, and a carnival that helped fund tuition or financial aid for 7 parents. The filing states that awards are aid and scholarships for individuals enrolled in classes with approved community partners. It lists a specific community partner application as the required form and materials, with deadlines based on community partner deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shelly Myers as Treasurer, Cathy Hubner as President, and Alex Grossman as Secretary.
Daisy studios inc is led by Cathy Hubner, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Hubner
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Shelly Myers
Treasurer
Chair Board → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alex Grossman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ashli Gill (2023) — Treausure
- Former: Julianna Patterson-Hunter (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Daisy studios inc
How much does Daisy studios inc give each year?
Daisy studios inc gave $11K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 16 grants.
What is Daisy studios inc's typical grant size?
Daisy studios inc's median grant in 2025 was $550, and its average grant was $632, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daisy studios inc give grants?
Daisy studios inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Daisy studios inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Daisy studios inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Aid" (10 grants) and "Scholarship" (7 grants).
How large is Daisy studios inc?
Daisy studios inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $644 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Daisy studios inc?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daisy studios inc's EIN?
Daisy studios inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0732462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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