Kauffman Trust

Dr. Ira R. Kauffman was a physician in State Center from 1901-1932. In 1991, State Center inherited $975,646 from his estate. His will suggested establishment of a city park. As State Center already had a park, and because there was a clause in the will with an alternative, the city fathers and interested citizens met to begin discussion of what could be done with this gift. The Kauffman Trust was established in 1997. Under this Trust, any State Center non-profit entity can apply for the annual grants. Monies from the Trust cannot be used for any of the City of State Center projects that are the normal responsibility of city government and the tax payers. The income cannot be used to fund the day-to-day operating expenses of the City or for capital improvements for the City.

For a more indepth history, please see the Kauffman Trust page.

Applications for 2010 will be posted here when available.