HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE
Preselected recipients only
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $492,200 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$492,200
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,869 the year before.
7% 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 | $674,000 | 1 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $490,869 | 29 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $492,200 | 28 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE 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 HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 24 | $477,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | Fund operations | $100,000 |
| Wvu Business School | Fund operations | $80,000 |
| Wvu Cancer Center (Pancreatic Breast) | Fund operations | $75,000 |
| Clay Center of Charleston | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| University of Charleston | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| Childhood Language Center | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Davis and Elkins College | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central West Virginia | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges & Universities | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Kanawha Hospice | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation of Kanawha County | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Manna Meal | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| National Youth Science Foundation | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Union Mission | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| WV Health Right | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| WV Humanities Council | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| WV Symphony | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Children's Classic Foundation | Fund operations | $4,700 |
| Buckskin Council-Boys Scouts of America | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Beverly Farm Foundation | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Craik-Patton House Foundation | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Daymark | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Rea of Hope Fellowship Home | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Thomas Foundation | Fund operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Bernard Wehrle III
- Elizabeth Marie Wehrle
- Stephen D Wehrle
- F Thomas Graff
Questions people ask
Does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE give?
$492,200 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE?
Its 2025 filing lists H Bernard Wehrle III (Trustee), Elizabeth Marie Wehrle (Trustee), Stephen D Wehrle (Trustee) and F Thomas Graff (Trustee).
What does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.