Rose Spurrier Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderKingman, Kansas · EIN 48-0978238 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $3,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MELISSA TETRICK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 473, KINGMAN KS 67068 |
| Phone | 6205321477 |
| Form and materials | THROUGH ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS EACH YEAR, THE FUND WILL NOTIFY THE PRINCIPAL OF KINGMAN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE AVAILABILITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS DURING EACH YEAR. EACH APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH AND RESUME SETTING FORTH ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND ANY MATTERS PERTINENT TO FINANCIAL NEED. EACH RESUME MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM TEACHERS OR OTHER OFFICIALS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND A GRADE TRANSCRIPT THAT HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY AN APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ASKED TO APPEAR AT PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH THE TRUSTEES. |
| Deadlines | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING RECIPIENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. FUNDS WILL BE USED BY THE RECIPIENTS TO COVER THE COST OF TUITION, BOOKS, REASONABLE LIVING AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES AND OTHER RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. EACH SCHOLARSHIP WILL COVER ONLY ONE YEAR OF POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. RECIPIENTS MAY HAVE THEIR SCHOLARSHIPS RENEWED FOR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS AS DECIDED BY THE TRUSTEES. |
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
35% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, OK | Scholarship | $20,800 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $8,800 |
| Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| Barton Community College | Great Bend, KS | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $3,150 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Cloud Community College | Concordia, KS | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, OK | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,050 | 14 |
| 2023 | $60,375 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-0978238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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