The William T Hancock Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 31-1746406 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAQUETA L WHITFIELD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 950, BLUEFIELD WV 24701 |
| Phone | 3043252716 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN OR VERBAL REASON FOR REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY RESIDENTS OF MERCER AND MCDOWELL COUNTIES, WV |
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
22% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Memorial Library | Bluefield, WV | Gift to support childrens | $7,200 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp | Bluefield, WV | Charity | $2,500 |
| The Wade Center | Bluefield, WV | Support childrens program | $2,000 |
| Bluefield Fitness and Recreation Center | Bluefield, WV | Therapy for low income kids | $1,500 |
| Community Connections Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries Inc | Princeton, WA | Provide food in summer | $1,000 |
| Community Chrsitmas Tree Fund | Bluefield, WV | Provide gifts for low | $1,000 |
| Bluefield Union Mission | Bluefield, WV | Medicine for children's | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Bluefield West Virginia | Bluefield, WV | Share the glove drive | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $16,650 | 11 |
| 2023 | $17,207 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349100947
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1746406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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