Freda M Collar Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderDowns, Kansas · EIN 41-2137396 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FREDA M COLLAR SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 MORGAN AVE, DOWNS KS 67437 |
| Phone | 7854543500 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS ARE ON FILE WITH THE LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO GRADUATING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL IN DOWNS, KANSAS. RECIPIENTS MUST RESIDE IN A CERTAIN GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN OSBORNE, JEWELL, AND SMITH COUNTIES IN KANSAS. AWARDEES MUST ATTEND AN ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Brownkansas State Univ | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship post secondary | $2,000 |
| Sidney Schmittkansas State Univ | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship post secondary | $2,000 |
| Aubrey Naaszkansas State Univ | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship post secondary | $1,000 |
| Ariana Cannonfort Hays State Univ | Hays, KS | Scholarship post secondary | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102931
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2137396
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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