Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund
The Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $3,275, each designated for scholarships.
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund gave $3K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $297.727), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,275
- -49.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $298
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $181,143
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The funder’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558 Dept Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (614) 331-9540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ohio State University ($525). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($275), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (74%), Michigan (9%), Indiana (8%), and Iowa (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $12K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Lebanon, OH | Scholarship | $525 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | Scholarship | $400 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship | $300 |
| University of Toledo Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $275 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $275 |
| Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $275 |
| Earlham College Richmond, IN | Scholarship | $275 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Scholarship | $275 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarship | $225 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,143 | $12,762 | $8,856 | $3,275 | 11 | $6,625 | $10,707 | $9,167 |
| 2024 | $177,757 | $10,048 | $11,870 | $6,500 | 9 | $9,850 | $7,904 | $8,500 |
| 2023 | $179,579 | $3,460 | $13,979 | $8,550 | 9 | $11,900 | $2,460 | $8,377 |
| 2022 | $190,116 | $15,724 | $13,102 | $7,600 | 7 | $10,726 | $13,942 | $9,913 |
| 2021 | $187,428 | $23,210 | $14,979 | $11,500 | 10 | — | $22,321 | $9,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and a technical college.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Ohio Wesleyan University describes itself as a community of teachers and students devoted to the free pursuit of truth. Columbus College of Art & Design says it educates students to use their creative power to shape culture and commerce. Earlham College describes its mission as providing undergraduate liberal arts education shaped by the perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder gave 11 grants totaling $3,275. Grants ranged from $225 to $525, with a median of $275. The largest grants were $525 to The Ohio State University and $400 to Ohio Wesleyan University. Other listed recipients included Western Michigan University ($300); an individual recipient State University, Columbus College of Art & Design, Earlham College, and the University of Dubuque ($275 each); and the University of Toledo ($275).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund
How much does Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund give each year?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund gave $3K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $298, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund give grants?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (9%) and Indiana (8%).
Does Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Ohio State University ($525), Ohio Wesleyan University ($400) and Western Michigan University ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($275), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund reported $181K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund fund?
No separate mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and a technical college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund?
The funder’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1415607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Anna Marie & Russel Waldron Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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