Jack J Isgur Foundation
The Jack J Isgur Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It provides tuition scholarships to college students majoring in education who are preparing to teach humanities subjects at the elementary or middle-school level.
Jack J Isgur Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack J Isgur Foundation gave $192K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,000
- +93.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,143
- +57.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,683,208
- -7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack J Isgur Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website provides an application for first-time applicants and prior applicants not selected, as well as a separate application for prior scholarship recipients. Its stated restrictions include being at least a junior in college, majoring in education, and expressing interest in teaching humanities at the elementary or middle-school level. The 2023 filing says to use a foundation-prepared form available through the website, the foundation’s listed address, or local schools.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s homepage lists May 15, 2025, for applications. That deadline has passed; no later deadline is stated in the available information.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s homepage lists May 15, 2025, for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Jack J Isgur Foundation Co Stinson
Mailing address: 1201 Walnut Street Suite 2900, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 842-8600
Website: https://www.isgur.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack J Isgur Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of ($47K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states a preference for students who plan to teach in Missouri or Kansas, particularly in rural rather than metropolitan districts. In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, 20% to Kansas recipients, and 1% to Iowa recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack J Isgur Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2023) to $192K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Springfield, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $25,500 |
| Northwest Missouri Maryville, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $25,500 |
| University of Columbia, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $24,000 |
| University of Warrensburg, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $22,500 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | ScholarshipProgram | $19,500 |
| Central Methodist Fayette, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $15,000 |
| William Jewell University Liberty, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $12,000 |
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | ScholarshipProgram | $10,500 |
| Truman Kirksville, MO | Scholarship Program | $4,500 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | ScholarshipProgram | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,683,208 | $66,075 | $231,071 | $192,000 | 21 | $196,725 | $72,541 | $109,282 |
| 2024 | $1,812,993 | $59,570 | $149,221 | $99,000 | 17 | $104,645 | $202,498 | $100,239 |
| 2023 | $1,711,500 | $42,606 | $139,277 | $96,000 | 18 | $102,963 | $23,141 | $117,586 |
| 2022 | $1,767,393 | $81,058 | $217,563 | $157,286 | 19 | $165,596 | $180,223 | $101,591 |
| 2021 | $1,781,310 | $33,443 | $241,613 | $191,256 | 24 | — | $246,196 | $92,607 |
| 2020 | $1,722,564 | $41,525 | $194,893 | $152,721 | 25 | — | $162,252 | $103,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack J Isgur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide funds for students majoring in education at four-year colleges. Applicants should be entering their junior year or later and indicate a desire to teach humanities—such as literature, philosophy, fine arts, music, art, or poetry—at the elementary or middle-school level. The foundation prefers applicants interested in teaching in rural rather than metropolitan districts in Missouri or Kansas.
In 2025, the foundation’s grants were designated as scholarship-program support and went to colleges and universities. Among the recipient organizations described in their own mission statements, Pittsburg State University’s recipient mission emphasizes support for the university’s teaching, research, and service functions; College of the Ozarks describes its mission as providing Christian education, especially to students without sufficient means; and Wartburg College describes its mission as preparing students for lives of leadership and service grounded in faith and learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $192,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $25,500, with a median of $4,500. The largest awards included $25,500 to Missouri State University, $25,500 to Northwest Missouri State University, $24,000 to the University of Missouri-Columbia, $22,500 to the University of Central Missouri, and $19,500 to Kansas State University. Other reported awards included $15,000 to Central Methodist University, $12,000 to William Jewell University, and $10,500 to Pittsburg State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Schrader as president and director; Kay Grossman as treasurer and director; Myra Tuggle as secretary and director; Betty Maloney, Becky Sandhaus, and Nancy Jensen as vice presidents and directors; Charles F. Jensen as assistant treasurer, secretary, and director; and Scott Maple as a director. The foundation’s website describes its board as entirely comprised of educators.
Jack J Isgur Foundation is led by Barbara Schrader, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Schrader
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Becky Sandhaus
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Betty Maloney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Charles F Jensen
Assistant Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Assistant Treasurer, Sec'y & Director → Assistant Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Kay Grossman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Myra Tuggle
Secretary & Director
Sec'y & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Nancy Jensen
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Scott Maple
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $700 (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 $700, to Barbara Schrader (Pres. & Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jack J Isgur Foundation
How much does Jack J Isgur Foundation give each year?
Jack J Isgur Foundation gave $192K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 17 grants.
What is Jack J Isgur Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack J Isgur Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $9,143, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack J Isgur Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Jack J Isgur Foundation give grants?
Jack J Isgur Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (3 grants).
Does Jack J Isgur Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Jack J Isgur Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "ScholarshipProgram" (20 grants).
Who are Jack J Isgur Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack J Isgur Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of ($46,500 across 2 grants), Missouri State ($25,500) and Northwest Missouri ($25,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack J Isgur Foundation?
Jack J Isgur Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack J Isgur Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide funds for students majoring in education at four-year colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack J Isgur Foundation?
The foundation’s website provides an application for first-time applicants and prior applicants not selected, as well as a separate application for prior scholarship recipients. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack J Isgur Foundation's EIN?
Jack J Isgur Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1874500. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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