William Preston & Belvah Mcfadden Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 48-1070866 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$70K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$1.4M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TRUST DEPARTMENT-FIRST OPTION BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX B, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132943811 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 PRECEDING PROPOSED SCHOLARSHIP YEAR |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT - "REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANT" |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($69,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $60,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1070866
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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