Jessie Corson Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jessie Corson Trust is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $229,263 | 8 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 9 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Jessie Corson Trust 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 Jessie Corson Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Somerset County | General charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Zoological Society of Pittsburgh | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Beaver County Humane Society | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Washington Area Humane Society | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Animal Friends Inc | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| National Aviary | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| White Oak Animal Safe Haven | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Gray Paws Sanctuary | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Angel Ridge Animal Rescue | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Bank Inc
Questions people ask
Does Jessie Corson Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jessie Corson Trust give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Jessie Corson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Bank Inc (Trustee).
What does Jessie Corson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.