Verna M Griffee Trust
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6103083 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,300 and $2,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND CO KENNETH K |
|---|---|
| Address | 422 MAIN STREET, ZANESVILLE OH 43702 |
| Phone | 7405886734 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES: 1)LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2)FULLY FILLED OUT APPLICATION (APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) |
| Deadlines | MAY 15 ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | RESIDE IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY. 2.0 OR BETTER MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED FEDERAL INOME TAX RETURNS WITHIN TRADITIONAL 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY A PROGRAM T |
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
29% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | Scholarships | $13,150 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarships | $10,750 |
| Ohio University Zanesville | Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $6,200 |
| University of Cincinnati | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $4,150 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarships | $2,650 |
| Ohio State University | Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mt Vernon, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Pensacola Christian College | Pensacola, MI | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Hocking Technical College | Nelsonville, OH | Scholarships | $1,900 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Scholarships | $1,900 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Capital University | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarships | $1,300 |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $750 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarships | $750 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $750 |
| Rose Hulman Institute of Tech | Terre Haute, OH | Scholarships | $750 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarships | $750 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $53,550 | 28 |
| 2023 | $54,050 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601009349100125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6103083
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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