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Also known as: CoreFirst Bank & Trust
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Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust is a private trust based in TOPEKA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Commerce Bank & Trust Ttee. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $526K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. No Direct Charitable Activities. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. According to available records, Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust has made 5 grants totaling $650K, with a median grant of $130K. The foundation has distributed between $117K and $280K annually from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $280K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $117K to $140K, with an average award of $130K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No Direct Charitable Activities.
No Direct Charitable Activities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS.
Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust has distributed a total of $650K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $130K, with an average of $130K. Individual grants have ranged from $117K to $140K.
Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zola Desmond Scholarship Trust is headquartered in TOPEKA, KS.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreFirst Bank Trust | Trustee | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
$130K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$130K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$305K
Distribution Amount
$119K
Total: $258K
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$650K
Average Grant
$130K
Median Grant
$130K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$140K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Endowment AssociationTo provide scholarships to Washburn University students. | Topeka, KS | $130K | 2025 |