Mary Agnes Scherman and Harold E Scherman Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 88-3945951 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KERI PETERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 BAPTISTE DR PO BOX B, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132592110 |
| KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE APPLICATION ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | NA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakemary Foundation | Paola, KS | Facilities for exceptional children | $75,000 |
| City of Paola | Paola, KS | Renovations | $35,000 |
| Miami County Cancer Foundation | Paola, KS | To support those bsttling cancer | $15,000 |
| My Father House Community Services | Paola, KS | Family housing | $1,600 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($48,442). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,042 | 7 |
| 2024 | $47,800 | 3 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632579349100768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3945951
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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