Grasshopper Trust
Grasshopper Trust is a private foundation based in Fowler, Kansas. Its filing describes scholarship payments to graduates in a seven-county area of southwest Kansas.
Grasshopper Trust at a glance
In short: Grasshopper Trust gave $15K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $588.462), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,300
- -21.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $588
- -0.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $212,106
- -0.2% 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.
How to apply to Grasshopper Trust
- Review Cycle
- May 15. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline; as of October 2, 2026, May 15, 2026, has passed.
- Deadline
- May 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Vicki Mcdowell
Mailing address: 29001 C Rd, Fowler, KS 67844
Phone: (620) 646-5638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grasshopper Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 166 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes scholarship recipients as graduates in a seven-county area of southwest Kansas. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grasshopper Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 175% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,300 |
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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 | $212,106 | $21,690 | $22,178 | $15,300 | 26 | $17,940 | $17,888 | $10,267 |
| 2025 | $212,594 | $23,205 | $26,401 | $19,600 | 33 | $22,284 | $19,375 | $10,426 |
| 2024 | $215,790 | $22,743 | $25,369 | $17,900 | 36 | $20,681 | $18,290 | $10,699 |
| 2023 | $218,416 | $23,315 | $23,339 | $15,450 | 39 | $18,629 | $18,896 | $10,720 |
| 2022 | $218,440 | $19,692 | $17,349 | $11,300 | 32 | $13,950 | $16,459 | $10,636 |
| 2021 | $216,097 | $11,768 | $14,743 | $9,200 | 25 | — | $9,048 | $10,665 |
| 2020 | $219,072 | $11,608 | $20,622 | $15,450 | 42 | — | $8,891 | $11,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grasshopper Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust makes scholarships to graduates in the designated southwest Kansas area. Its filing describes the recipients as graduates; it does not state a broader mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 26 grants totaling $15,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $650, with a median of $600. The largest grants were $650 scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, paid to individual recipients.
The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, request the form and materials from the trust. Eligibility is restricted to applicants or their parents in a designated seven-county area in southwest Kansas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard Roberts and Vicki McDowell as trustees.
Grasshopper Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2026)
Vicki McDowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $500, to Richard Roberts (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grasshopper Trust
How much does Grasshopper Trust give each year?
Grasshopper Trust gave $15K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 33 grants.
What is Grasshopper Trust's typical grant size?
Grasshopper Trust's median grant in 2026 was $600, and its average grant was $588, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grasshopper Trust give grants?
Grasshopper Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Grasshopper Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Grasshopper Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship 2025-26" (14 grants) and "Scholarship 2026-27" (12 grants).
How large is Grasshopper Trust?
Grasshopper Trust reported $212K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grasshopper Trust fund?
The trust makes scholarships to graduates in the designated southwest Kansas area. Its filing describes the recipients as graduates; it does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grasshopper Trust?
Grasshopper Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Grasshopper Trust's EIN?
Grasshopper Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6213027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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