Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to educational institutions, including universities in Ohio and other states.
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust gave $373K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $372,500
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,313
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,125
- Total assets
- $6,084,223
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% 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 Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 1 each year. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Huntington National Bank
Mailing address: 422 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43702
Phone: (740) 455-7060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio University ($54K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($32,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 225 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 8% to Indiana, 6% to Michigan, 2% to an individual recipient, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2023) to $449K (2020). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarships | $54,000 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | Scholarships | $52,000 |
| Ohio State University Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $27,250 |
| Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $25,750 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $14,750 |
| Pensacola Christian College Pensacola, MI | Scholarships | $14,500 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $12,250 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $32,500 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $9,500 |
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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 | $6,084,223 | $991,333 | $469,747 | $372,500 | 40 | $413,541 | $949,870 | $398,469 |
| 2024 | $5,560,330 | $647,069 | $382,983 | $301,750 | 45 | $341,057 | $607,774 | $383,958 |
| 2023 | $5,289,410 | $192,842 | $360,465 | $290,200 | 51 | $325,401 | $154,825 | $342,929 |
| 2022 | $5,435,877 | $155,765 | $435,004 | $357,250 | 43 | $393,373 | $119,792 | $334,470 |
| 2021 | $5,680,389 | $413,132 | $382,216 | $319,488 | 46 | $349,193 | $383,250 | $388,337 |
| 2020 | $5,654,449 | $351,330 | $500,448 | $448,850 | 1 | — | $310,251 | $331,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $398K 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the Trust. Its 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to colleges and universities.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Muskingum University says it prepares learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. The University of Dayton describes its primary exempt purpose as providing postsecondary education. The University of Findlay says its mission is to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported 40 grants totaling $372,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $54,000, with a median of $6,125.
The largest reported grants included $54,000 to Ohio University, $52,000 to Muskingum University, $35,000 to Ohio State University, $27,250 to the University of Cincinnati, and $25,750 to Ohio University Zanesville. Each was listed for scholarships. Other recipients included Indiana University ($14,750), Miami University ($12,250), an individual recipient Nazarene University ($10,000), the University of Dayton ($9,500), an individual recipient Reserve University ($7,500), and Heidelberg University ($7,500).
The 2024 filing says application materials are available upon request. It lists Huntington National Bank as the application contact and states that applicants must be graduates of a Muskingum County high school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Walker, Wayne Phillips II, and Thomas Seiber on the selection committee. Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee.
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $79K (2025)
Charles Walker
Selection Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Seiber
Selection Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Phillips II
Selection Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $79K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust
How much does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust give each year?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust gave $373K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $302K across 45 grants.
What is Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,125, and its average grant was $9,313, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust give grants?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (8%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (4 grants), Zanesville, OH (2 grants) and Notre Dame, IN (2 grants).
Does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (40 grants).
Who are Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio University ($54,000), Muskingum University ($52,000) and Ohio State University ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($32,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $398K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the Trust. Its 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6442501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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