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R E French Family Educational Foundation is a private trust based in GRIDLEY, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. It holds total assets of $10.6M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Multiple scholarships and grants to schools (see attached lists). Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, R E French Family Educational Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $483K in 2021 to $1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $618 to $409K, with an average award of $83K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$121K
Largest Grant
$429K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Multiple scholarships and grants to schools (see attached lists).
Expenses: $483K
Multiple scholarships and grants to schools (see attached lists). Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS.
R E French Family Educational Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $83K. Individual grants have ranged from $618 to $409K.
The application deadline is SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION. Scholarships - graduates of kansas high schools who have demonstrated the desire to attend a college or university of higher learning or who seek vocational training in an accredited vocational training institution.grants - to kansas schools, libraries, and educational institutions to provide or improve facilities, equipment or books which are not otherwise available to them through normal funding.
R E French Family Educational Foundation is headquartered in GRIDLEY, KS.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra K Isch | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Joann Osburn | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Gregory L Arnold | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
Total Giving
$757K
Total Assets
$10.5M
Fair Market Value
$12.2M
Net Worth
$10.5M
Grants Paid
$517K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$553K
Distribution Amount
$566K
Total: $4.8M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$83K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$409K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached ListEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Various, KS | $409K | 2023 |
| Heather Lynn Arnold Scholarship FunEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Gridley, KS | $80K | 2023 |
| Yates Center Woodson Usd 366IMPROVEMENT GRANT | Yates Center, KS | $8K | 2023 |
| Crest Unified District 479IMPROVEMENT GRANT | Colony, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Emporia State University FoundationENDOWMENT GRANT | Emporia, KS | $32K | 2021 |
| Allen Community CollegeENDOWMENT GRANT | Iola, KS | $10K | 2021 |
| Highland Community College FoundatiENDOWMENT GRANT | Highland, KS | $10K | 2021 |
| Osage City Usd 420IMPROVEMENT GRANTS | Osage City, KS | $9K | 2021 |
| Coffey County Library BurlingtonHOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT GRANT | Burlington, KS | $4K | 2021 |
| Woodson Usd 366IMPROVEMENT GRANT | Yates Center, KS | $4K | 2021 |
| Marmaton Valley Usd 256IMPROVEMENT GRANT | Moran, KS | $2K | 2021 |
| Osage City Public LibraryPage Turner summer Library Program | Osage City, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Coffey County Library GridleyCULTURAL GRANT | Gridley, KS | $618 | 2021 |