Harry and Helen Sands Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-6015175 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WESBANCO BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 BANK PLAZA, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042349400 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM AND COPY OF IRS 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | FOR USE IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA |
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
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandscrest Foundation | Wheeling, WV | Operational expenses | $100,000 |
| Ohio River Valley Council Boy Scouts of America | Wheeling, WV | Scout reservation support | $20,000 |
| Youth Services System Inc | Wheeling, WV | General support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center | Wheeling, WV | General support | $10,000 |
| Rural Emergencytrauma Institute Inc | Wheeling, WV | Flood relief | $5,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society Inc | Wheeling, WV | Young people's concerts | $2,500 |
| Lawrencefield Parish Church | Wheeling, WV | Meals@st luke's episcopal | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,700 | 7 |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $147,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642159349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6015175
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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