George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $322K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $24K.
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship at a glance
In short: George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship gave $17K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,938
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,938
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $16,938
- Total assets
- $321,788
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wichita State University Foundation ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $19K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University Foundation Wichita, KS | Annual Grant | $16,938 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $321,788 | $28,684 | $24,715 | $16,938 | 1 | $20,524 | $24,493 | $21,997 |
| 2025 | $317,819 | $27,092 | $24,409 | $15,893 | 1 | $19,971 | $22,654 | $21,016 |
| 2024 | $315,136 | $14,158 | $23,748 | $15,972 | 1 | $19,783 | $10,192 | $19,704 |
| 2023 | $324,726 | $-8,305 | $27,000 | $18,799 | 1 | $22,663 | $6,561 | $19,836 |
| 2022 | $360,031 | $27,950 | $26,440 | $17,024 | 1 | $21,394 | $22,903 | $23,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship's only listed officer is INTRUST Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
INTRUST Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $7K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to INTRUST Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship
How much does George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship give each year?
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship gave $17K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship?
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship reported $322K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship operate?
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship's EIN?
George E and Blanche Sterling Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1090076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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