Fitzsimmons Foundation
Accepts applications
Fitzsimmons Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $443,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $310,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$443,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$310,600
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $395,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $468,125 | 21 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 21 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $443,000 | 17 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert P Fitzsimmons 1609 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 277-1700 |
| What to submit | Written Form with Desciption of Charitable purposes and evidence of charitable exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) |
| Restrictions | Limited to Distributions for Charitableexempt purposes under IRS Sections 501c3 |
What Fitzsimmons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 14 | $432,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oglebay Foundation | Paws in the Park | $310,600 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Corpus Christi School | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Triadelphia Fire Dept | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $8,000 |
| St Michael Parish School | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| City of Wheeling | Gateway Park | $3,250 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | Christmas Giveaway | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Football and Womens Basketball & General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Warwood Lions Club | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Steubenville High School | Christmas Giveaway | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Mountain State Spotlight | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Mountaineer Areas Council | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| United Way of Ohio Vallley | General Purposes | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Kayleen F Clough
- Robert P Fitzsimmons
- Sunni L Fitzsimmons
- Robert J Fitzsimmons
- Clayton J Fitzsimmons
Questions people ask
Does Fitzsimmons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fitzsimmons Foundation give?
$443,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Fitzsimmons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kayleen F Clough (Trustee & 2nd Vice President), Robert P Fitzsimmons (Trustee & President), Sunni L Fitzsimmons (Trustee & Vice President) and Robert J Fitzsimmons (Trustee & Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fitzsimmons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.