Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $372,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $6,125 and the largest $54,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$372,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$6,125
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,750 the year before.
25% 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 | $290,200 | 51 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $301,750 | 45 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $372,500 | 40 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Huntington National Bank 422 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 455-7060 |
| What to submit | Attachment is available upon request |
| Deadlines | May 1st each year |
| Restrictions | Must be a graduate of muskingum county high school |
What Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 27 | $302,250 |
| Indiana | 5 | $31,250 |
| Michigan | 2 | $21,750 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $8,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- Charles Walker
- Wayne Phillips II
- Thomas Seiber
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st each year.
How much does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust give?
$372,500 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $6,125.
Who runs Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Walker (Selection Committee), Wayne Phillips II (Selection Committee), Thomas Seiber (Selection Committee) and Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Ruth M Hughes Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.