Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc

Foundation · Grantmaker Princeton, MO EIN: 43-1825689

The Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is an independent private foundation established in 1998 in Missouri. Located in Princeton, Missouri, the foundation awards scholarships to female graduates of Mercer County high schools pursuing higher education at accredited Missouri colleges and universities.

Key facts about Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc

EIN: 43-1825689
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $177,971
Grants made (2025): 48
Average grant: $3,708
Median grant: $3,688
New grantees (estimate): 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
Primary geography: Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc's 48 itemized 2025 grants were Missouri (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, MO (48 grants). None of its 48 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assist for College" (47 grants).

Is Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc open to new grantees?

23%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.

65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$178K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

+6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-21.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to provide financial assistance for college attendance to unmarried female non-smokers who have graduated from a Mercer County, Missouri high school. The foundation is supported through a trust established by the late Edward E. "Gene" Kauffman of Princeton.

Grantmaking

Typical grant range is $3,000 to $7,000 per recipient.

Grant Range

is $3,000 to $7,000 per recipient.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds scholarships exclusively for students attending accredited colleges and universities within Missouri. Recent scholarship recipients have attended institutions including Central Methodist University, Missouri Western State University, North Central Missouri College, Northwest Missouri State University, Park University, University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri–Columbia, William Jewell College, and Truman State University.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $178K (100%)

Share of all 48 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Missouri

Cities

Princeton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Organization Details:

EIN: 43-1825689
Total assets: $2,671,000 (as of most recent filing)
Total giving (3-year period): $777,000
Average grant amount: Varies by award cycle

The foundation has experienced a decline of approximately 24.3% in giving compared to the prior year, with a five-year growth trend showing a 13% decline in total giving.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Cheyenne Dinsmore ($7,813 across 2 grants), Jaden Purdun ($7,813 across 2 grants), Esabel Holt ($7,813 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHEYENNE DINSMORE Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
JADEN PURDUN Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
ESABEL HOLT Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
KAYDEE CUNNINGHAM Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
KAYDEE HILL Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
LAUREN KROHN Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
MAGGIE HICKMAN Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
MAKAYLA MEYER Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
SAVANNAH MARTIN Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125
MAYA WALKER Princeton, MO	FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR COLLEGE	$4,125

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Aimee Huse	President	2	—
Meridith Ussery	Vice-President	0.5	—
Gary Watkins	Director	0.5	—
Holly Boxley	Director	0.5	—
Kim Palmer	Secretary/Treasurer	3	$4,176
Fran Fisher	Director	0.5	—
Maureen Funk	Director	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

The foundation continues to award scholarships on a regular basis, with announcements made for both fall and spring semesters. The most recent award cycle (Spring 2026) approved scholarships for 29 female graduates from North Mercer High School and Princeton High School, distributing $96,699.50 across the recipients. The foundation's Board of Directors oversees all scholarship approvals and maintains the criteria established in the original trust document.

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Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 113 Princeton, MO 64673-0113

Telephone: 660-748-3490

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc?

**Eligibility Requirements:** • Female applicants only • Unmarried status required • Non-smoker status required • Graduate of North Mercer High School or Princeton High School in Mercer County, Missouri • Demonstrated financial need • Enrollment in at least 12 credit hours at an accredited Missouri college or university • Maintenance of a satisfactory grade point average • Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 30 **Grant Amounts:** Typical grant range is $3,…

Where does Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc make grants?

What size grants does Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc award?

In 2025, Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc awarded 48 grants totaling $178K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc's EIN?

Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1825689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.