Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust
The Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to students of USD #290 in Ottawa, Kansas, and its 2025 grants were identified as scholarships to individual recipients.
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust gave $21K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,825
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,041
- +64.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $317,902
- -0.9% 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 Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to “see attached” for the form and materials and states that awards are restricted to students of USD #290 in Ottawa, Kansas. The filing lists May 1 of each year as the deadline; the May 1, 2026 cycle has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Whittaker Principal
Mailing address: Ottawa High School 11Th Ash, Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone: (785) 229-8020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. The 2024 filing restricts awards to students of USD #290 in Ottawa, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,825 |
Ready to take the next step with Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $317,902 | $23,019 | $25,752 | $20,825 | 20 | $21,325 | $19,091 | $19,504 |
| 2024 | $320,692 | $2,568 | $20,209 | $15,180 | 24 | $16,396 | $6,329 | $18,621 |
| 2023 | $338,661 | $12,196 | $22,720 | $17,760 | 23 | $19,789 | $9,265 | $17,911 |
| 2022 | $349,200 | $28,240 | $23,756 | $17,755 | 22 | $20,635 | $25,707 | $19,789 |
| 2021 | $344,391 | $34,306 | $21,294 | $15,015 | 22 | — | $31,148 | $20,411 |
| 2020 | $331,528 | $19,296 | $17,909 | $11,320 | 25 | — | $17,345 | $17,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K 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, the trust gave 20 grants totaling $20,825. Grant amounts ranged from $630 to $1,930, with a median of $775. The largest grant was $1,930; eight others were $1,405 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Midwest Trust Company as trustee.
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Midwest Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Midwest Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Midwest Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust
How much does Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust give each year?
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust gave $21K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 24 grants.
What is Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $775, and its average grant was $1,041, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust give grants?
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (20 grants).
How large is Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust?
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust reported $318K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust?
The 2024 filing says the trust 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 Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6295973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Kansas
Ima Foundation
Wichita, KS
Assets
$11.4M
Grants
602
Total Given
$831K
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
The Foundation funds Jewish communal life, education, arts, safety-net services, community relations, and special-needs programs, primarily in Greater Kansas City; some funds support other purposes or locations. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,000, though awards ranged from $5,100 to $2.5 million.
Assets
$318.3M
Grants
559
Total Given
$15.4M
Koch Family Foundation
Wichita, KS
The Koch Family Foundation supports arts and education, along with related work such as history education and restoration, primarily in Kansas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median award of $2,000. It accepts completed grant requests throughout the year, with proposals due by September 15 for consideration at its annual board meeting.
Assets
$19.8M
Grants
534
Total Given
$2.3M
Dane G Hansen Foundation
Logan, KS
The Dane G Hansen Foundation funds education, health care, economic development, social services, conservation, arts and culture, and community improvement, primarily in Northwest Kansas’s 26 most northwestern counties. Its typical grant was $20,000 in 2025, though awards varied widely; it accepts online applications year-round.
Assets
$367.5M
Grants
346
Total Given
$27.8M
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Salina, KS
The Greater Salina Community Foundation funds charitable projects and programs in areas including arts and culture, education, health and human services, community development, parks, and public safety, generally within the geographic areas it serves. Grants vary widely; its 2025 median grant was $14,350, and Responsive Grants consider requests up to $2,500. The Foundation describes application options for eligible organizations but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$318.9M
Grants
328
Total Given
$24.1M
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Manhattan, KS
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation supports nonprofits in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area across basic needs, youth, arts and humanities, education, health, and community development, with some programs serving other regional communities. Its Greater Manhattan grants typically consider requests of $10,000 or less; its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,483. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$182.7M
Grants
304
Total Given
$19.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Kansas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?