The Willy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 27-0839151 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR JIM SHUMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1412 SWEETBRIER ROAD, CHARLESTON WV 25314 |
| Phone | 3043424453 |
| Form and materials | FOR GRANTS - NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFO, HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED, TOTAL BUDGET, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS, PROPOSED USE, HOW AND BY WHOM ADMINISTERED, WHY NECESSARY, WHO WILL BE SERVED, HOW CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS FUTHERED, HOW THE PROGRAM WILL BE EVALUATED, TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET, CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, COPY OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, IRS LISTING, GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION INCLUDING OBJECTIVES, CURRENT ACTIVITIES, FACTORS IMPEDING OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GRANT, FUTURE PLANS, ADDITIONAL FUNDING, BUDGET AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS - NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFO, DATE OF BIRTH, CURRENT SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION, GRADUATION DATE, GPA, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND HONORS, INTENDED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL, MAJOR, MINOR, FIELD OF STUDY, ATTENDANCE STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, OTHER POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED, ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE, ESTIMATED SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID, COPY OF ACCEPTANCE LETTER, CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL ACA |
| Deadlines | FOR GRANTS - NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS - MARCH 1 OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA ALTHOUGH OTHER GEOGRAPHIC AREAS CAN BE CONSIDERED. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holz Elementary School | Charleston, WV | General support | $2,000 |
| John Adams Middle School | Charleston, WV | General support | $2,000 |
| George Washington High School | Charleston, WV | General support | $2,000 |
| Hayes Middle School | St Albans, WV | General support | $2,000 |
| Edgewood Historical Society | Charleston, WV | General support | $1,500 |
| Patriot Lacross Assn | Charleston, WV | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $3,411 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631489349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0839151
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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