Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust
The Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Ohio. It supports education through scholarships and student loans; its website says the Student Loan Fund has helped Ross County residents further their education since 1961.
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust gave $78K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,000
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,418
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,950,986
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust
- Contact
Application contact: Cathy Sparks Peter J Blosser Schola
Mailing address: 60 Riverside Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: (740) 773-0043
Website: https://blossertrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kellen Kitchen ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($76,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 254 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The filing restricts loans to Ross County residents. The website also identifies Ross County residence as a requirement for the Raymond J. Pack Scholarship.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $72,000 |
| Kellen Kitchen Chillicothe, OH | Educational Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,950,986 | $283,053 | $162,176 | $78,000 | 55 | $198,390 | $262,459 | $178,392 |
| 2024 | $1,829,485 | $98,476 | $142,348 | $69,250 | 55 | $140,094 | $76,870 | $159,805 |
| 2023 | $1,874,075 | $121,241 | $140,204 | $61,500 | 54 | $134,670 | $99,073 | $127,209 |
| 2022 | $1,893,038 | $66,166 | $124,060 | $47,000 | 45 | $150,193 | $46,439 | $143,937 |
| 2021 | $1,951,137 | $82,378 | $114,180 | $45,500 | 45 | $165,498 | $63,817 | $143,042 |
| 2020 | $1,982,563 | $36,500 | $215,059 | $44,000 | 44 | — | $38,743 | $115,631 |
| 2019 | $2,156,662 | $187,796 | $112,831 | $41,000 | 40 | — | $169,691 | $122,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s website says it helps Ross County residents further their education. Its reported activities include scholarships and loans for that purpose. The website describes the Raymond J. Pack Memorial Scholarship as an annual award for seniors at Ross County high schools and vocational schools. It is renewable for up to three years if recipients complete the renewal application and continue to meet the qualifications.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing lists 55 grants totaling $78,000, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,250 and a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were two grants of $2,250 each; the other listed grants among the largest were $1,500 each. All 2025 grant dollars went to individual recipients in Ohio, and the listed purposes were educational scholarships. Separately, the filing reports that the trust provided 56 scholarships and 29 loans to qualifying applicants in 2025.
For the Raymond J. Pack Scholarship, the website lists eligibility requirements including Ross County residence, high school senior status, a minimum 2.0 GPA, a personal hardship letter, and two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or mentor. It directs applicants to contact their high school guidance counselor. The website’s stated deadline of April 2, 2026, for that application cycle has passed.
The 2025 filing describes a preprinted application requesting family income and debts, a recent tax return, school fees or billing statement, the amount of loan needed, school transcript, prior education, expected degree and graduation date, references, and signatures from the applicant and a cosigner. The filing states that loans are restricted to Ross County residents and lists no application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lorene C. Washington, Donald C. Gatchell, and Tim Nusbaum as trustees. The website also lists Cathy Sparks as a trustee and Timothy G. Nusbaum as secretary and administrator.
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald C. Gatchell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Lorene C. Washington
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Tim Nusbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Lorene C Washington (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust
How much does Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust give each year?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust gave $78K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 55 grants.
What is Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,418, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust give grants?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (43 grants) and "Educational Scholarships" (11 grants).
How large is Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust fund?
The trust’s website says it helps Ross County residents further their education. Its reported activities include scholarships and loans for that purpose. The website describes the Raymond J. Pack Memorial Scholarship as an annual award for seniors at Ross County high schools and vocational schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blossertrust.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Peter J Blosser Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0629687. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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