The Mervin R and Nina M Troyer Foundation
Historical FunderChesapeake, Virginia · EIN 30-0126805 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Nina M Troyer |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 Woodards Ford Road, Chesapeake VA 23322 |
| Phone | 7574827626 |
| Form and materials | Applicants must submit a request for an award in which they demonstrate that they suffer from a financial hardship and are in need of housing, food, medical care, etc. and must provide proof of income, etc. |
| Deadlines | No |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally limited to the South Hampton Roads Virginia geographical area. Recipients must demonstrate a financial need. |
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
66% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Bible College | Irwin, OH | Religious education | $100,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian School | Chesapeake, VA | Security upgrades for school | $5,000 |
| Mission of Sight Inc | Marion, OH | Hurricane relief | $3,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($53,640). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,640 | 11 |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610339349100221
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0126805
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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