Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust First City Natl Bank
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 74-1721901 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 4320 WADE HAMPTON BLVD G, TAYLORS SC 29687 |
| Phone | 8642683363 |
| ELLEN@CSASCHOLARS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT CSASCHOLARS.ORG. |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1 |
| Restrictions | BE A GRADUATE OF A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TX, MUST PLAN TO PURSUE A 4 YEAR DEGREE, MUST BE WILLING TO EARN PART OF EDUCATION EXPENSES. |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Taylors, SC | Scholarship | $230,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Bryan, TX | General operating | $40,000 |
| Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Inc | Bryan, TX | General operating | $30,000 |
| Boys Clubs of Brazos County Inc | Bryan, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc | Bryan, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Heard Natural History Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary | Mckinney, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Goodland Inc | Hugo, OK | General operating | $10,000 |
| Moody Early Childhood Center | Galveston, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $596,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $640,000 | 62 |
| 2022 | $613,750 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632239349100923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1721901
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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