Roy Chambers Foundation
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-6113902 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDA M BORDASTRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1358 NATIONAL ROAD, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042428410 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRUST IS TO DEVOTE THE PROPERTY AND INCOME DERIVED THEREFROM EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FINANCIALLY DEPRIVED CHILDREN OF 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
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jb Chambers YMCA | Wheeling, WV | $11,050 | |
| Youth Services System Inc | Wheeling, WV | $9,000 | |
| Ogelbay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | $5,000 | |
| August Levy Learning Center | Wheeling, WV | $2,000 | |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Temple | Wheeling, WV | $2,000 |
The return also lists 331 grants to individuals ($33,029). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,079 | 336 |
| 2024 | $63,719 | 341 |
| 2023 | $68,002 | 352 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641059349100824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6113902
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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