Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and unrestricted gifts to charitable organizations.
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust gave $114K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Nebraska. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,250
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,570
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,299,289
- +21.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (56% 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 Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5901 College Boulevard Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66211-1503
Phone: (913) 319-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chadron State College ($14K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Nebraska recipients received 56% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 10%, an individual recipient at 5%, Georgia at 4%, and Illinois at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 $59K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chadron State College Chadron, NE | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| University of Nebraska- Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
| University of Nebraska- Kearney Kearney, NE | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Wayne State College Wayne, NE | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hastings College Hastings, NE | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $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 | $1,299,289 | $363,033 | $135,657 | $114,250 | 32 | $115,648 | $343,018 | $95,490 |
| 2024 | $1,068,881 | $49,421 | $138,552 | $117,250 | 43 | $118,734 | $28,154 | $87,005 |
| 2023 | $1,158,833 | $48,849 | $109,951 | $81,000 | 26 | $84,826 | $23,816 | $85,304 |
| 2022 | $1,219,552 | $33,129 | $97,767 | $65,750 | 19 | $81,316 | $18,564 | $82,024 |
| 2021 | $1,285,472 | $101,861 | $110,019 | $77,000 | 19 | $85,901 | $77,317 | $96,505 |
| 2020 | $1,291,105 | $19,523 | $86,973 | $59,250 | 23 | — | $7,465 | $92,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $95K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and universities, as well as unrestricted gifts to charitable organizations. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Hastings College describes itself as a private, co-educational residential liberal arts college.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $114,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $13,500, with a median of $2,750. Among its largest grants were $13,500 each to Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for scholarships, and $6,500 to an individual recipient Community College for scholarships. It also gave $5,000 each to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association as unrestricted gifts, and $4,500 to Hastings College for scholarships.
Other 2025 grants included $3,000 to Georgetown University, $2,500 to Southeast Community College, $2,500 to the American Diabetes Association, and $2,500 to Doane University. Georgetown University describes its founding principle as the idea that sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding. Southeast Community College’s foundation describes its mission as supporting the college’s vitality and growth and creating educational opportunities. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it. Doane University describes its mission as creating liberal-arts-based educational experiences that prepare students for careers and lives grounded in inquiry, ethics, and service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marsha Green, Sharon Rickenbach, and Mary Schadwinkel as committee members.
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Midwest Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Marsha Green
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$450 (2023) → $300 (2025)
Mary Schadwinkel
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$450 (2023) → $300 (2025)
Sharon Rickenbach
Committee Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$300 (2024) → $300 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tena Cook (2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Bank Of The West (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $10K, to Midwest Trust Company (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust
How much does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust give each year?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust gave $114K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 43 grants.
What is Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,570, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust give grants?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust gives mostly in Nebraska: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (3 grants), Omaha, NE (3 grants) and Alliance, NE (2 grants).
Does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Chadron State College ($13,500), University of Nebraska- Lincoln ($13,500) and University of Nebraska- Kearney ($6,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and universities, as well as unrestricted gifts to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's EIN?
Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0843030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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