The 1912 Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 55-6131272 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CRYSTAL R CLINE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 950, BLUEFIELD WV 24701 |
| Phone | 3043257151 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST STATING PURPOSE, BENEFITS, ETC. |
| Deadlines | Unknown |
| Restrictions | NA |
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
19% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | Bluefield, WV | 15,000 gen fd; 5000 food | $22,500 |
| Bluefield Union Mission | Bluefield, WV | Meeting social, physical | $15,000 |
| Bluefield University Business Office | Bluefield, VA | New opportunity school for | $14,000 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp (BARC) | Bluefield, WV | Support the arts | $10,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Appalachian Regional Training Center | Princeton, WV | Residential training | $6,000 |
| Wade Center | Bluefield, WV | Children's programming and | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bluefield, WV | Homeless services | $5,000 |
| Concord University | Athens, WV | President's discretionary | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Se West Virginia | Beckley, WV | Emergency services in | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Humane Society | Princeton, WV | Shelter improvement | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Wv | Charleston, WV | We can contribution | $3,000 |
| Plan International USA | Washington, DC | Community development & | $2,500 |
| City of Bluefield | Bluefield, WV | Lawn maintenance at | $2,000 |
| Read Aloud West Virginia Inc | Charleston, WV | Chritable cotribution | $2,000 |
| City of Bluefield | Bluefield, WV | Beautification commission | $1,800 |
| City of Bluefield Wv | Bluefield, WV | Holiday of lights | $1,500 |
| Buckskin Council Inc Boy Scouts of America | East Charleston, WV | Scouting programs | $1,000 |
| Clinch Valley Community Action Inc | North Tazewell, VA | Charitable cotribution | $1,000 |
| Charles T Chuck Mathena II Foundation in | Princeton, WV | Performance fees | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Research, education | $500 |
| MARYS CRADLE Maternity & Infant Community Outreach | Bluefield, WV | Community | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,300 | 21 |
| 2024 | $103,200 | 20 |
| 2023 | $107,750 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6131272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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