Kuhner Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderMuncie, Indiana · EIN 35-6017351 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,887 and $3,105.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBRA BARKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E JACKSON STREET, MUNCIE IN 47305 |
| Phone | 7657471500 |
| DBARKER@FIRSTMERCHANTS.COM | |
| Form and materials | CONTACT FIRST MERCHANTS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS FOR APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15 |
| Restrictions | COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING A DEGREE IN EITHER THEOLOGY, FOOD CHEMISTRY, ENGINEERING OR OTHER RELATED SCIENCES |
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 Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi DuBois | Gaston, IN | Scholarship | $3,774 |
| Lauren Smith | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $3,105 |
| Lillian Haley | Chesterfield, IN | Scholarship | $3,105 |
| Caitlin Laferney | Yorktown, IN | Scholarship | $3,105 |
| Aidan Pierce | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $1,887 |
| Edward Krzemienski | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $1,887 |
| Luke Bullock | Dunkirk, IN | Scholarship | $1,887 |
| Emmerson Eichhorn | Middletown, IN | Scholarship | $1,887 |
| Samuel King | Yorktown, IN | Scholarship | $1,218 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,855 | 9 |
| 2024 | $14,612 | 8 |
| 2023 | $21,610 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6017351
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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