Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chester, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $44,500 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $113,500 | 31 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hancock County Savings Bank 351 Carolina Ave PO Box 245, Chester, WV 26034 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 387-1620 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available at any office of the hancock county savings bank. Copies of the following additional information should be included: current budget last three years financial statements, and copies of any solicitation items currently used. |
| Deadlines | As noted on the application |
| Restrictions | Presently limited to organizations geographically located in the market area of the hancock county savings bank |
What Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 | $29,200 |
| Ohio | 7 | $23,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool Community Partnershi for Revitalization | Educational programming | $10,000 |
| The Montani Outreach Movement Co | Community mural | $8,000 |
| New Manchestr Volunteer Fire Dept | Procurement of rope rescue eq | $5,700 |
| Brooke Hancock County Verterans Memorial Park | Memorial maintenance | $5,000 |
| Ohio Valley Health Center | Lab supplies | $3,000 |
| Rotary Club of Beaver | Beds & bedding for children | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Weirton | Social service assisstance | $2,500 |
| Aim Women's Center | New ultrasound table & essentials | $2,500 |
| Helping Hands of Toronto Ohio | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| The Living Well | Gas furnace & 3 ton ac | $2,500 |
| East Liverpool Beautification Socie | Tree trimming/landscaping | $2,000 |
| Blue Stream Farms | Final stage culinary arts center | $2,000 |
| Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network Inc | Food for children | $1,500 |
| Chester Newell Fish Foundation | Food | $1,500 |
| Weirton Christian Center | Food and transportation costs | $1,500 |
| Empower and Link Inc | Laundromat access to low income | $1,500 |
| The Center in Midland Pa - DBA the Center | Expand the peer mentoring program | $1,500 |
| Museum of Ceramics | Filter machine | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Romie Castelli
- Anthony Bernardi
- Marvin Six
- Cheryl D Schreiber
- George E Ash Sr
- Alicia K Davis
- Douglas A Comm
- Drew Cooper
Questions people ask
Does Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As noted on the application.
How much does Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Romie Castelli (Trustee), Anthony Bernardi (Secretary), Marvin Six (Trustee) and Cheryl D Schreiber (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hancock County Savings Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, food and hunger and human services.