Joseph and Dorothy Whiteford Educational Found
Historical FunderOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 43-1961686 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RYANN RIGSBY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5901 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 100, OVERLAND PARK KS 66211 |
| Phone | 9133190300 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | EXCLUSIVELY FOR GRADUATES OF OSAWATOMIE HIGH SCHOOL KS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |
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
25% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute, KS | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott, KS | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University at Texas Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $28,744 | 8 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1961686
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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