K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Bluefield, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$108,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $157,516 | 23 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $108,500 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation 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 K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 10 | $39,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $34,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Horse Park | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | General use | $25,000 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp | Cultural heritage center | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Fellowship Home | For transitional living | $6,500 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV | Museum admission fee for | $5,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action | Education/literacy program | $5,000 |
| The Sanders House | Support projects in the | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Donation | $3,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc | Admission to nutcracker for | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society of WV | The mercer county ''we | $2,000 |
| The Wade Center | To help purchase lined | $2,000 |
| Clinch Valley Community Action Inc | Charity | $2,000 |
| Speaking of Horses LLC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Second Chance for Cats | Spray and neuter services | $1,500 |
| Historic Clarksburg WV Cemetery Preserva | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Community Bank
Questions people ask
Does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$108,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Community Bank (Trustee).
What does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and education.