Marie Leist Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLewisburg, West Virginia · EIN 20-3954960 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHERRY FERRELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 591, Lewisburg WV 24901 |
| Phone | 3046455414 |
| Form and materials | Letter requests with explanation of what grant is needed for. |
| Deadlines | Accepted any time. |
| Restrictions | Greenbrier and Pocahontas County 501c3 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronceverte Development Corporation | Ronceverte, WV | Pickleball court fencing | $18,000 |
| City of Ronceverte | Ronceverte, WV | Island Park tables and sail shade | $9,980 |
| Davis Elkins College | Elkins, WV | Greenbrier & Pocahontas CountyScholarships | $6,000 |
| New River Community Tech College | Beaver, WV | Greenbrier County Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | Ronceverte, WV | Painting at Lions Clubgymnasium | $3,010 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | Ronceverte, WV | Printer software cables desks | $1,600 |
| Communities in School Gbr County | Lewisburg, WV | Student Support Program | $1,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center | Lewisburg, WV | Everybody Swins Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Comm Foundation | Lewisburg, WV | Memorial Gift to enhance quality of life | $250 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($8,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,340 | 13 |
| 2024 | $45,155 | 13 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349100246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3954960
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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