David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust
The David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Hays, Kansas. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for educational and charitable purposes. It functions as an independent foundation focused on providing educational support through scholarships and grants.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
-3.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-26.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust provides scholarships exclusively to graduates of Graham County High School in Kansas. Recipients must be full-time students, demonstrate involvement in high school and community activities, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
Grantmaking
The trust's grant-making priorities include education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking, with human services as a secondary focus area.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds in Kansas, Texas, and Nebraska, with a specific emphasis on Graham County, Kansas through its scholarship program for Graham County High School graduates.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,112,200 to $3,126,429
- Annual Revenue: $316,668
- Annual Expenses: $378,552
- Net Income: -$61,884 (2025)
- Total Liabilities: $14,200
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,600,000
The organization has been tax-exempt since June 1994 (EIN: 48-6243254).
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,126,429 | $3,213,933 | $3,307,411 |
| Revenue | $316,668 | $326,569 | $342,358 |
| Expenses | $378,552 | $422,937 | $490,107 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $277,866 | $286,166 | $275,137 |
| Net Investment Income | $208,342 | $183,841 | $193,765 |
| Distributable Amount | $284,481 | $275,791 | $285,808 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by three trustees:
- Dennis Bieker, Trustee
- Keith Riley, Trustee
- Justin Zohner, Trustee
Each trustee works approximately 2 hours per week and receives annual compensation of $12,000.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD HOFFMAN | Trustee | 2 | — |
| KEITH RILEY | Trustee | 2 | $12,000 |
| JUSTIN ZOHNER | Trustee | 2 | $12,000 |
| DENNIS BIEKER | Trustee | 2 | $12,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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