The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and public institutions in Kansas and Oklahoma, with most grant dollars going to Kansas recipients.
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust gave $462K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $461,955
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,872
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,572,668
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (84% 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 The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box One Trust Tax Dept, Wichita, KS 67201-5001
Phone: (316) 383-1556
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Kiowa ($67K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 16% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2024) to $462K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $462K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kiowa Kiowa, KS | Annual Grant | $67,000 |
| Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | Annual Grant | $58,000 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK | Annual Grant | $58,000 |
| City of Hazelton Hazelton, KS | Annual Grant | $40,000 |
| Friends of Kiowa District Hospital Kiowa, KS | Annual Grant | $40,000 |
| Kiowa Historical Society Greensburg, KS | Annual Grant | $40,000 |
| Sam Barber School District Kiowa, KS | Annual Grant | $38,250 |
| Riverview Cemetery Kiowa, KS | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| Rose Hill Cemetary Association Rose Hill, KS | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | Annual Grant | $14,500 |
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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 | $8,572,668 | $1,295,559 | $617,783 | $461,955 | 16 | $520,956 | $704,018 | $461,923 |
| 2024 | $7,894,892 | $8,436,653 | $541,761 | $442,500 | 14 | $494,468 | $1,139,248 | $411,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $462K 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
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to recipients including cities, colleges and universities, a school district, a hospital-related foundation, and cemetery and historical organizations.
The Friends of Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation, which received $40,000 in 2025, says its mission is to raise funds for the hospital’s building project, purchase medical equipment, and provide educational assistance to community members pursuing medical careers. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a mission statement for the Trust.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust made 16 grants totaling $461,955. Grants ranged from $7,205 to $67,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The listed grants describe their purpose as “annual grant.”
The largest grants included $67,000 to the City of Kiowa; $58,000 each to Fort Hays State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State; $40,000 each to the City of Hazelton, Friends of Kiowa District Hospital, and Kiowa Historical Society; and $38,250 to Sam Barber School District. Other listed recipients included Riverview Cemetery and Rose Hill Cemetery Association ($20,000 each), Southwestern Oklahoma State and Kansas State University ($14,500 each), and Colby Community College ($14,500).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's only listed officer is INTRUST Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
INTRUST Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$69K (2024) → $87K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $87K, to INTRUST Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust
How much does The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust give each year?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust gave $462K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $443K across 14 grants.
What is The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,872, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust give grants?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kiowa, KS (5 grants).
Does The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Grant" (16 grants).
Who are The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include City of Kiowa ($67,000), Fort Hays State University ($58,000) and Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($58,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $521K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to recipients including cities, colleges and universities, a school district, a hospital-related foundation, and cemetery and historical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust?
The Trust stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7310438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scott-and-ruby-circle-charitable-trust-morg_70f08991eac847939ca30fa4480ac9a3
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