Katharine B Tierney Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 55-0747723 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
37% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Horse Park | Lexington, KY | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | Lexington, VA | General use | $25,000 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp | Bluefield, WV | Cultural heritage center | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Fellowship Home | Bluefield, WV | For transitional living | $6,500 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of Wv | Charleston, WV | Museum admission fee for | $5,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action | War, WV | Education/Literacy program | $5,000 |
| The Sanders House | Bluefield, VA | Support projects in the | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, WV | Donation | $3,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc | Charleston, WV | Admission to nutcracker for | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Wv | Charleston, WV | The mercer county ''we | $2,000 |
| The Wade Center | Bluefield, WV | To help purchase lined | $2,000 |
| Clinch Valley Community Action Inc | North Tazewell, VA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Speaking of Horses LLC | Charlottesville, VA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Second Chance for Cats | Bluefield, WV | Spray and neuter services | $1,500 |
| Historic Clarksburg Wv Cemetery Preserva | Clarksburg, WV | Charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $157,516 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349100949
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0747723
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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