Margaret Nelson Castle College Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 20-0784171 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $650 and $945.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 S MAIN, PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 669670307 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | SEE SCHEDULES 1 & 2 |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RESIDING IN SMITH COUNTY, KS AND ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
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
22% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Educational scholarship | $2,870 |
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Kearney, NE | Educational scholarship | $2,205 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Educational scholarship | $945 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Educational scholarship | $710 |
| Mcpherson College | Mcpherson, KS | Educational scholarship | $710 |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | Educational scholarship | $675 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Educational scholarship | $650 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Educational scholarship | $587 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Educational scholarship | $375 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,545). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,272 | 10 |
| 2024 | $14,455 | 10 |
| 2023 | $17,757 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621619349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0784171
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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