Phyllis a Beneke Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-6106147 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$173K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOL ATTN P |
|---|---|
| Address | 1976 PARK VIEW ROAD, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042430400 |
| NONE | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT |
| Deadlines | ABOUT THE 3RD WEEK OF MAY |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN OHIO COUNTY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for breonna a | $7,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for landen a | $7,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for rylee m | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for jared h | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for madison m | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for max | $6,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Scholarship for victoria r | $6,000 |
| Manhattanville University | Purchase, NY | Scholarship for taylor r | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for lauren l | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for lauren e | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for lindsey r | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for ally r | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for jacob a | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for cole r | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for ryleigh e | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for trent l | $4,000 |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Scholarship for madeline | $4,000 |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Scholarship for jazmyn | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for gianna l | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for jackson d | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for morgan | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for jenna r | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for zachary c | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for kylie r | $4,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Scholarship for deanna | $4,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship for laykin r | $4,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship for gracie m | $4,000 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship for chloe r | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for josaphine l | $3,000 |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Scholarship for lillian | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for moira l | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for kendyll n | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for tiara simon | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for alaina m | $3,000 |
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Scholarship for ian ohare | $3,000 |
| Shepherd University | Shepherds Town, WV | Scholarship for kelsey m | $3,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship for julia | $3,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Scholarship for declan j | $2,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for ariauna m | $2,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for allena n | $2,000 |
| Dallas College | Dallas, TX | Scholarship for wesley | $1,500 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for wesley d | $1,500 |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Scholarship for abigail l | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship for james j | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $163,500 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641129349100029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6106147
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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