J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in Columbus JCT, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $958.
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $958 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $958), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $958
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $958
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $958
- Total assets
- $19,160
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $958 (2020) to $958 (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $958.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $958 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,160 | $958 | $958 | $958 | 1 | $958 | $944 |
| 2023 | $19,160 | $958 | $958 | $958 | 1 | $958 | $944 |
| 2022 | $19,160 | $958 | $958 | $958 | 1 | $958 | $934 |
| 2021 | $19,160 | $958 | $958 | $958 | 1 | $958 | $934 |
| 2020 | $19,160 | $958 | $958 | $958 | 1 | — | $934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $944 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund is led by Douglas C Pugh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas C Pugh
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Pugh
Secretary Treasurer
Sec'y Treaas → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $958 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $958 across 1 grant.
How large is J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund?
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $958 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $944 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund operate?
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois.
What is J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
J D Pugh Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1498982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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