Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust
Historical FunderPhillipsburg, Kansas · EIN 48-6346084 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $1,600.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEFFENS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 627, PHILLIPSBURG KS 67661 |
| Phone | 7852823100 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | GRADUATE OF PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, PHILLIPSBURG, KS, ATTENDING A KS POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship for 6 students. | $4,800 |
| Fort Hays State Univ | Hays, KS | Scholarship for 2 students | $1,600 |
| Hays Hair Academy | Hays, KS | Scholarship for 2 students | $1,600 |
| Kansas University | Lawrence, KS | Scholarship for 1 students. | $800 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship for 1 student. | $800 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship for 1 student | $800 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | Scholarship for 1 student. | $800 |
| University of Ks Medical Center | Kansasa City, KS | Scholarship for 1 student | $800 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($2,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,400 | 11 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621129349100027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6346084
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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