HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE
Invitation OnlyCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 26-6449761 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$492K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $100,000 |
| Wvu Business School | Morgantown, WV | Fund operations | $80,000 |
| Wvu Cancer Center (Pancreatic Breast) | Morgantown, WV | Fund operations | $75,000 |
| Clay Center of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| Childhood Language Center | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Summersville, WV | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Davis and Elkins College | Elkins, WV | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central West Virginia | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Wv Independent Colleges & Universities | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Kanawha Hospice | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation of Kanawha County | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Manna Meal | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| National Youth Science Foundation | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Union Mission | Norfolk, VA | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Wv Health Right | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Wv Humanities Council | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Wv Symphony | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Children's Classic Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Fund operations | $4,700 |
| Buckskin Council-Boys Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Beverly Farm Foundation | Godney, IL | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Craik-Patton House Foundation | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Daymark | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Rea of Hope Fellowship Home | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Thomas Foundation | Charleston, WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,200 | 28 |
| 2024 | $490,869 | 29 |
| 2023 | $674,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6449761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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