James B Chambers Memorial
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-0360517 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EMILY SCHRAMM-FISHER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3047, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042439373 |
| EFISHER@JBCHAMBERSFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHICAL: - GREATER WHEELING, WV AREA OTHER : YOUTH & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Daughters | Wheeling, WV | Support | $166,667 |
| YMCA | Wheeling, WV | Playground | $97,692 |
| United Way | Wheeling, WV | Support | $75,000 |
| Oglebay Institute | Wheeling, WV | Summer camps | $60,000 |
| Holy Family Daycare | Wheeling, WV | Support | $50,500 |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | Wheeling, WV | Playground | $50,000 |
| Middle Creek School | Wheeling, WV | Support | $30,000 |
| House of the Carpenter | Wheeling, WV | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Young Life | Wheeling, WV | Summer camp | $12,000 |
| Arc | Wheeling, WV | Summer camp | $5,000 |
| Community Impact Network | Wheeling, WV | Support | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Wheeling, WV | Supplies | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Ov | Wheeling, WV | Children services | $2,500 |
| Central Catholic High School | Wheeling, WV | Support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $574,609 | 14 |
| 2023 | $633,127 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0360517
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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