Donald R Pitts & Zelma C Pitts Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 48-6364411 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $478 and $479.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DONALD R ZELMA C PITTS SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 66967 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | GRADUATE OF SMITH CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, SMITH CENTER, KS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship for 3students. | $1,436 |
| American Gunsmithing Institute | Napa, CA | Scholarship for 1 student. | $479 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Scholarship for 1 student. | $478 |
| University of Kansas - Medical | Kansas City, KS | Scholarship for 1 student. | $478 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship for 1 student. | $478 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($478). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,827 | 6 |
| 2024 | $3,625 | 5 |
| 2023 | $3,608 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631619349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6364411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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