Meagel Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyParkersburg, West Virginia · EIN 55-6138839 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$61,071
Total assets$28.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $61,071 and $61,071.
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
12% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks System Trust Fund Parks System Trust Fund | Wheeling, WV | General use for public park | $122,143 |
| Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran | Wheeling, WV | Religious | $122,143 |
| West Liberty University Fdn West Liberty Universtiy Foundation | West Liberty, WV | Educational scholarship | $122,143 |
| Wheeling Scty for Crippled Children Wheeling Scty for Crippled Children | Wheeling, WV | Rehabilitation services | $122,143 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Research and education | $61,071 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Research in wv | $61,071 |
| Children's Home of Wheeling Children's Home of Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | Care of children | $61,071 |
| Community Foundation of the Ohio Va Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley- Meagel Fu | Wheeling, WV | For those in need | $61,071 |
| Endowment for King's Daughters Endowment for King's Daughters | Wheeling, WV | Child care | $61,071 |
| House of the Carpenter House of the Carpenter | Wheeling, WV | Care for homeless and those in need | $61,071 |
| Lions Club of Wheeling Lions Club of Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | Sight preservation | $61,071 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Wheeling, WV | Care for homeless and those in need | $61,071 |
| West Virginia University Fdn West Virginia University Fdn | Morgantown, WV | Educational scholarship | $61,071 |
| Wheeling Health Right Inc Wheeling Health Right Inc | Wheeling, WV | Medical care for those in need | $61,071 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society Inc Wheeling Symphony Society Inc | Wheeling, WV | Preservation of the symphony | $61,071 |
| Wv Northern Community College Fdn Wv Northern Community College Fdn | Wheeling, WV | Educational scholarship | $61,071 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,221,424 | 16 |
| 2024 | $877,388 | 16 |
| 2023 | $912,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6138839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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