Donald R Ray & Betty M Ray College Scholarship Fund Charitable Trust
Historical FunderHutchinson, Kansas · EIN 85-6284698 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,432 and $9,499.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 NORTH MAIN, HUTCHINSON KS 675040913 |
| Phone | 6206942261 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM PLEASANTON HIGH SCHOOL, PLEASANTON, KANSAS. THE STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #344. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND FINANCIAL NEED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | College education scholarship | $19,946 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | College education scholarship | $9,499 |
| Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | College education scholarship | $5,024 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | College education scholarship | $3,432 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($179,098). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,999 | 18 |
| 2024 | $161,807 | 19 |
| 2023 | $72,752 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102468
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6284698
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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