David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust
Accepts applications
David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust is a private foundation in Hays, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $72,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $244,500 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254,000 | 13 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $244,500 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $257,000 | 15 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David and Mary P Rush Educational T PO Box 579, Hays, KS 67601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 625-3537 |
| What to submit | David and mary p rush educational trust scholarship and grant application |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Graduate of graham co, ks hs, full-time student, high school and community involvement, 2.0 gpa or above and financial need |
What David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 14 | $252,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Selected scholarship recipient award | $72,000 |
| Hill City High School | Support educational goals of high school | $60,000 |
| Kansas State University | Selected scholarship recipient award | $30,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Selected scholarship recipient award | $21,000 |
| Colby Community College | Selected scholarship recipient award | $18,000 |
| Washburn Universtiy | Selected scholarship recipient award | $10,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Selected scholarship recipient award | $8,000 |
| Barton County Community College | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Community College | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Sterling College | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Ottawa University | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Christian College | Selected scholarship recipient award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Selected scholarship recipient award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Selected scholarship recipient award | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Hoffman
- Keith Riley
- Justin Zohner
Questions people ask
Does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust give?
$257,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Hoffman (Trustee), Keith Riley (Trustee) and Justin Zohner (Trustee).
What does David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.