Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 55-0650833 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $180,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE HUGH I SHOTT JR FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 622 COMMERCE STREET, BLUEFIELD WV 24701 |
| Phone | 3048091106 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM LOCATED AT FOUNDATION OFFICE |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND SOUTHERN 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
13% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | Alumni hall dormitory renovation | $400,000 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Lotito park improvements | $397,215 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Engineering and design costs on former mercer nursing home | $200,000 |
| City of Princeton | Princeton, WV | Recreation complex - first installment | $200,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Wvu rockefeller neuroscience institute equipment fund | $200,000 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | Bluefield, WV | Capital improvements on former wilson media building | $180,000 |
| Tazewell County Va | Tazewell, VA | Recreational development | $130,000 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Tandem truck | $125,000 |
| Bluefield State University | Bluefield, WV | 2025 grant award | $109,970 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank Inc | Athens, WV | Construction of farm and community center | $101,459 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Police vehicle replacement program | $100,000 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Food truck rodeo at former gas station | $100,000 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Renovztion of hotel thelma | $100,000 |
| Wv Community Services for Women Inc | Bluefield, WV | Acquisition/Capital improvements at stadium drive | $75,000 |
| Stop the Hurt Inc | Welch, WV | Construction of a visitation room and office | $54,000 |
| Chamber of the Two Virginia | Bluefield, WV | Roof replacement on bluefield headquarters | $49,094 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Fire engine - second installment on pledge | $40,000 |
| Together We Thrive Inc | Beaver, WV | Water filtration system in avondale/iaeger wv | $30,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Wv | Princeton, WV | 2025 grant award | $25,000 |
| Child Protect of Mercer County Inc | Princeton, WV | Security equipment and cameras | $23,791 |
| Bluefield Memorial Post 9696 VFW | Bluefield, VA | Repair/Replace hvac sysytem and installation of roll-up window | $15,000 |
| Friends of Pinnacle Rock State Park | Bramwell, WV | Tree removal at the base of pinnacle rock | $9,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,665,329 | 22 |
| 2024 | $2,106,797 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,273,871 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0650833
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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