Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Steubenville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $615,844 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $32,714 and the largest $79,007. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$615,844
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$32,714
- Largest grant$79,007
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $554,791 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $573,006 | 14 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $554,791 | 14 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $615,844 | 17 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $476,089 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $139,755 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health System School of Nursing | Medical & educational equipment | $79,007 |
| Farmacy WV Prescriptions for Produce | Produce for patients | $75,000 |
| Steubenville Police Department Vehicle Camera System & Drug Dog | License plate reading cameras | $62,000 |
| Trinity Health System Outpatient PT | Medical equipment | $60,000 |
| Valley Hospice | Medical equipment | $54,365 |
| Ohio Valley Youth Network | Building improvements | $50,000 |
| The Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheelin | Food | $45,000 |
| Jefferson County Joint Vocational School | Educational equipment | $44,140 |
| Trinity Health System Medical Lab | Medical equipment | $32,714 |
| Easter Seals | Office equipment | $28,111 |
| Change Inc | Medical equipment | $19,755 |
| United Way of Jefferson County | Food | $16,000 |
| Smithfield Friends Church Food | Food | $15,000 |
| Jefferson County Welfare League | Medical care | $15,000 |
| Friendship Park District of Jefferson County | Campground project | $11,230 |
| Trinity Health System Pharmacy | Medical equipment | $6,318 |
| Jefferson County Historical Assoc | Office equipment | $2,204 |
Officers and trustees
- R Peterson Chalfant
- David E D'anniballe
- Jason B Chalfant
Questions people ask
Does Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust give?
$615,844 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $32,714.
Who runs Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists R Peterson Chalfant (Trustee), David E D'anniballe (Trustee) and Jason B Chalfant (Trustee).
What does Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.