The Driehorst Family Foundation
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 30-6061768 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$258K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 CHAPLINE STREET, WHEELING WV 260033348 |
| Phone | 3042335215 |
| KPOPOVEC@SNT-PA.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN REQUEST STATING THE REASON(S) FOR SUCH REQUEST, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND THE GENERAL PURPOSE(S) OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DRIEHORST FAMILY FOUNDATION, A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, IS AS FOLLOWS: THE DRIEHORST FAMILY FOUNDATION, A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF ITS COMMUNITY, CONSISTING OF OHIO AND MARSHALL COUNTIES IN WEST VIRGINIA AND BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO, AND IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTE ART ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL EVENTS, IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNDERPROVIDED, AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION IS CONCERNED WITH THE SHELTER AND CARE OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS AND IS DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMPROVE RESCUE EFFORTS, MEDICAL CARE AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED ABOVE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglebay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | 3 yr pledge at oglebay park | $50,000 |
| Augusta Levy Learning Center | Wheeling, WV | Intensive autism treatment program | $30,000 |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Liberal arts college support for equipment & arts | $22,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society | Wheeling, WV | Orchestral programs & elderlife series | $20,000 |
| Marshall County Animal Rescue League | Glen Dale, WV | Operation of animal shelter and low cost spay/neuter clinic | $15,000 |
| Russell Nesbitt Services | Wheeling, WV | Purchase of accibale van | $15,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School | Wheeling, WV | Bright futures scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Kings Daughters Child Care Center | Wheeling, WV | Classroom materials & furniture needed for rooms | $10,000 |
| Q | Wheeling, WV | Safe place activity center for youth - after school socialization, homework and art | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Health Right | Wheeling, WV | Provide access to free health and dental care | $10,000 |
| The Linsly School | Wheeling, WV | Financial aid - educational support | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | Addition of 2 bedrooms in wheeling building | $10,000 |
| Wv Independent Colleges & Universities Inc | Charleston, WV | Educational institution - scholarship purposes | $10,000 |
| Newbridge Academy for Kids | Wheeling, WV | Childcare needs of children and families of ohio county wv | $10,000 |
| Orchard Park Hospital | Wheeling, WV | Mental health treatment for youth in crisis | $10,000 |
| St Johns Home for Children | Wheeling, WV | Outdoor summer activities and camps | $6,000 |
| Youth Services System | Wheeling, WV | Youth serving nonprofit agency-samaritan house emergency shelter | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $253,619 | 15 |
| 2023 | $245,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349100333
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6061768
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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