O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn is a private foundation located in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to colleges and universities.
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn at a glance
In short: O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn gave $162K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,947
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,796
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,134
- Total assets
- $2,767,068
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (46% 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 O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn
- Contact
Application contact: O R Hull Scholarship Foundation
Mailing address: 935 Washington, Weston, MO 64098
Phone: (816) 474-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri State University ($19K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($35,457), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 69 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (46%), Kansas (40%), Nebraska (12%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $247K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $19,256 |
| University of St Mary Leavenworth, KS | Scholarship | $18,552 |
| Baker University Baldwin City, KS | Scholarship | $18,038 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $17,866 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $13,650 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $12,520 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $35,457 |
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | Scholarship | $10,134 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | Scholarship | $5,442 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Scholarship | $4,006 |
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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 | $2,767,068 | $211,671 | $191,548 | $161,947 | 15 | $163,675 | $188,057 | $181,383 |
| 2024 | $2,758,332 | $221,956 | $230,300 | $199,997 | 16 | $202,123 | $199,498 | $171,121 |
| 2023 | $2,764,823 | $49,075 | $294,322 | $246,536 | 20 | $255,970 | $63,492 | $161,222 |
| 2022 | $3,010,838 | $92,138 | $145,164 | $94,939 | 17 | $117,829 | $68,179 | $167,123 |
| 2021 | $3,065,525 | $218,855 | $197,469 | $160,420 | 1 | $169,686 | $191,234 | $186,283 |
| 2020 | $3,046,415 | $147,180 | $180,679 | $155,875 | 1 | — | $125,175 | $163,219 |
| 2019 | $3,079,914 | $161,703 | $179,116 | $154,046 | 1 | — | $140,143 | $159,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn reported a distributable amount of $181K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Grantees include universities and colleges: for example, Baker University describes its mission as developing “confident, competent and responsible contributors to society,” while Wheaton College says it serves Jesus Christ and advances His kingdom through liberal arts and graduate programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $161,947. Grant amounts ranged from $3,210 to $19,256, with a median of $10,134. The largest awards included $19,256 to Missouri State University, $18,552 to the University of St. Mary, $18,038 to Baker University, $17,866 to Kansas State University, and $13,650 to the University of Missouri–Columbia. Each was listed for scholarships.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact O R Hull Scholarship Foundation, use the attached form, and consult that form for award restrictions. Deadline: The filing lists April 26; that date has passed as of September 29, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Luellen Hull Malley as co-trustee.
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn is led by Luellen Hull Malley, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Luellen Hull Malley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Midwest Trust Company Of MO (2019–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn
How much does O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn give each year?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn gave $162K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 16 grants.
What is O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's typical grant size?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,134, and its average grant was $10,796, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn give grants?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's top state is Missouri, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (40%) and Nebraska (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's largest grantees?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri State University ($19,256), University of St Mary ($18,552) and Baker University ($18,038), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($35,457), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (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 O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's EIN?
O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1781308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). O R ''Bub'' Hull Scholarship Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/o-r-bub-hull-scholarship-fdn-morg_42d05a412efb425ab077b8b2d3081abd
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