David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust
The David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Hays, Kansas. Its grantmaking supports educational goals, including scholarships for students who meet the eligibility criteria stated on its filing.
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust at a glance
In short: David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust gave $257K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $257,000
- +5.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,133
- +19.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,057,348
- -2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing identifies the “David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust Scholarship and Grant Application” as the required form and materials.
- Review Cycle
- May 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: David And Mary P Rush Educational T
Mailing address: PO Box 579, Hays, KS 67601
Phone: (785) 625-3537
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hill City High School ($60K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($90,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 82 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 2% to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients include educational institutions in Kansas and Texas. The trust’s 2025 filing restricts scholarship awards to graduates of a Graham County, Kansas, high school.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 70% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2022) to $305K (2023). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $90,000 |
| Hill City High School Hill City, KS | Support Educational Goals of High School | $60,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $30,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central Hays, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $21,000 |
| Colby Community College Colby, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $18,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design Hays, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $8,000 |
| Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $5,000 |
| Sterling College Sterling, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $5,000 |
| Ottawa University Ottawa, KS | Selected Scholarship Recipient Award | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,057,348 | $357,836 | $426,519 | $257,000 | 15 | $290,450 | $201,019 | $305,930 |
| 2025 | $3,126,429 | $316,668 | $378,552 | $244,500 | 17 | $277,866 | $208,342 | $284,481 |
| 2024 | $3,213,933 | $326,569 | $422,937 | $254,000 | 13 | $286,166 | $183,841 | $275,791 |
| 2023 | $3,307,411 | $342,358 | $490,107 | $305,000 | 22 | $275,137 | $193,765 | $285,808 |
| 2022 | $3,451,058 | $300,860 | $343,842 | $193,000 | 15 | $218,377 | $168,442 | $271,128 |
| 2021 | $3,485,990 | $230,988 | $377,311 | $238,250 | 16 | — | $88,925 | $279,361 |
| 2020 | $3,639,945 | $310,951 | $388,618 | $243,250 | 19 | — | $183,143 | $268,005 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included awards described as selected scholarship recipient awards and support for the educational goals of a high school.
The grantees describe a range of educational work. For example, Barton County Community College Foundation says it supports donors and friends of the college to strengthen the bond between the community and student success. Johnson County Community College’s foundation says it aims to provide access to the college, advance excellence through community leadership, business partnerships and financial support, and promote cultural activities. Ottawa University describes itself as preparing professional and liberal arts graduates for lives of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 15 grants totaling $257,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $72,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $72,000 to an individual recipient State University and $60,000 to an individual recipient High School. Other notable awards were $30,000 to Kansas State University, $21,000 to an individual recipient North Central, and $18,000 to Colby Community College. The filing describes the university and college awards as selected scholarship recipient awards and the an individual recipient High School grant as support for students’ educational goals.
The trust’s 2025 filing lists a scholarship and grant application and states that awards are restricted to graduates of a Graham County, Kansas, high school who are full-time students, involved in high school and community activities, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and demonstrate financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Donald Hoffman, Keith Riley, and Justin Zohner as trustees.
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keith Riley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2026)
Justin Zohner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $12K (2026)
Donald Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
$12K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis Bieker (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Brad Trexler (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Donald Hoffman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust
How much does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust give each year?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust gave $257K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $245K across 17 grants.
What is David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's typical grant size?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,133, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust give grants?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (2 grants) and Hays, KS (2 grants).
Does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Selected Scholarship Recipient Award" (14 grants).
Who are David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's largest grantees?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Hill City High School ($60,000), Kansas State University ($30,000) and Fort Hays Tech North Central ($21,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($90,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (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 David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included awards described as selected scholarship recipient awards and support for the educational goals of a high school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust?
The filing identifies the “David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust Scholarship and Grant Application” as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's EIN?
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6243254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-mary-p-rush-educational-trust-morg_4e967b933c78480496553a514a2e8ffd
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