Silver Trumpets Inc
Preselected recipients only
Silver Trumpets Inc is a private foundation in Steubenville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$271,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,875 | 18 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 16 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $271,000 | 16 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Silver Trumpets Inc 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 Silver Trumpets Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $241,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Sisters Tor | General | $30,000 |
| Urban Mission of Steubenville Ohio | General | $30,000 |
| Jefferson County Christian School | General | $26,000 |
| Bergholz Community Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Friendship Room | General | $25,000 |
| Trinity United Presbyterian Church | General | $25,000 |
| Dirty Vagabond Ministries | General | $22,500 |
| Ohio Valley Health Center | General | $15,000 |
| College of St Joseph the Worker | General | $15,000 |
| Franciscan University | General | $12,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Interntl Relief | General | $10,000 |
| World Vision | General | $10,000 |
| Muskingum University | General | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries in | General | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $5,000 |
| Messy Family Project | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C McBane
- David C McBane
- Daniel J McBane
Questions people ask
Does Silver Trumpets Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silver Trumpets Inc give?
$271,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Silver Trumpets Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James C McBane (Director), David C McBane (Vp/Secretary) and Daniel J McBane (Pres/Treasur).
What does Silver Trumpets Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.