Harry E and Olive Barth Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-6179918 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,613 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMBER BAUMBERGER |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O WESBANCO 1 BANK PLAZA, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3049057536 |
| ABAUMBERGER@WESBANCO.COM | |
| Form and materials | HARRY E & OLIVE T BARTH GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23 |
| Restrictions | FOR USE BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA WITH PREFERENCE, THOUGH NOT EXCLUSIVELY, TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE CITY OF SISTERSVILLE AND TYLER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA FOR PROGRAM SERVICES |
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
16% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge | Sistersville, WV | General support - operating | $222,000 |
| City of Sistersville | Sistersville, WV | Roof for sistersville p&p | $20,650 |
| City of Sistersville | Sistersville, WV | The sistersville ferry | $15,460 |
| Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church | Paden City, WV | Third thursday soup lunch | $15,000 |
| Olive Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge | Sistersville, WV | Heating system for cat area | $14,729 |
| Sisterville Volunteer Fire Department | Sistersville, WV | Industrial washer and | $12,970 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | New Martinsville, WV | 200 thanksgiving food boxes | $12,550 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia | Wheeling, WV | Tyler & wetzel co outreach | $7,000 |
| Sistersville 1St United Methodist | Sistersville, WV | Faith hands | $6,613 |
| Marietta Health Foundation | Marietta, OH | Bariatric chairs for | $5,136 |
| The Center for Children and Families | Sistersville, WV | Families first fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $347,108 | 12 |
| 2024 | $342,390 | 14 |
| 2023 | $319,688 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100150
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6179918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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