George E Stifel Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $11,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$11,250
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $132,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $122,000 | 27 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 24 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $124,000 | 30 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wesbanco Bank - Attn Michelle Dough 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 234-9400, michelle.dougherty@wesbanco.com |
| What to submit | Contact endowment trustee |
| Restrictions | Graduates of Ohio county (WV) schools |
What George E Stifel Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 26 | $107,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Makenna kelly scholarship | $11,250 |
| Robert Morris University | Chloe holmes scholarship | $7,000 |
| Marshall University | Ryleigh a. Hicks | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University | Rylee morgan scholarship | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University | Audrey june walters | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University | Hannah seivertson | $6,000 |
| West Liberty University | Rynder mcleod scholarship | $5,250 |
| West Liberty University | Josie martin scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Liberty University | Julia kelly scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Maxwell morgan scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Kaylee hunt scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Lauren erwin scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Patricia jeffers | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Western University | Gavin goodrich scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Rachel grall scholarship | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University | Hannah seivertstson | $4,000 |
| West Virginia University | Danielle daugherty | $3,500 |
| Duquesne University | Caroline lecuyer | $3,000 |
| West Liberty University | Tino nardone scholarship | $3,000 |
| West Liberty University | Mason parsons scholarship | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University | Katherine lecuyer | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University | Dannen foraker scholarship | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Univeristy | Kylee r forshey scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of South Florida | Mia i castelucci | $2,000 |
| West Liberty University | Lillian brinker scholarship | $2,000 |
| West Virginia University | Wesley grall scholarship | $2,000 |
| Marshall University | Kaylee stout scholarship | $2,000 |
| West Virginia University | Deena rosenthal scholarship | $1,500 |
| Bethany College | Deena rosenthal scholarship | $1,500 |
| Fairmont State University | Natalie daugherty | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Bank
Questions people ask
Does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund give?
$124,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs George E Stifel Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Bank (Trustee).
What does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.