Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$396,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $269,400 the year before.
74% 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 | $311,875 | 27 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $269,400 | 18 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $396,000 | 23 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank A Jackson Attorney at Law 1031 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 243-5440, lawyers@fajacksonlaw.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 22 | $395,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oglebay Foundation Inc | Capital improvements | $80,000 |
| Northwood Health Systems | Tms treatment | $50,000 |
| Youth Services System | Capital campaign | $45,000 |
| House of the Carpenter | Food pantry | $30,000 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | Program assistance | $30,000 |
| Easter Seals | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Wheeling Health Right | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Soup Kitchen of Greater WHG | Program assistance | $20,000 |
| King's Daughters Child Care | Building addition | $12,500 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| Hoh Share Inc | Mojo house | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Alliance Church | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Triadelphia United Methodist Church | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Faith in Action Caregivers | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| YMCA Wheeling | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Arc of Ohio County | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| The Life Hub Inc | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges & Univ | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Philanthropy WV | Program assistance | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise S Coulling
- Holly Welp
- Frank A Bonacci
- Mary S Hamilton
- Karen S Sligar
- Sara Yanko
- Brian Bonacci
- Chase Defelice
- Sean Hughes
- Kristine Sligar
- Shelly Reardon
- Brooke Wetmore
- Chelsee Bonacci
- Alex Defelice
- Chance Bonacci
Questions people ask
Does Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust give?
$396,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Louise S Coulling (Trustee), Holly Welp (Trustee), Frank A Bonacci (Trustee) and Mary S Hamilton (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.