Meagel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Meagel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $61,071 and the largest $122,143. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$61,071
- Largest grant$122,143
- Assets$28.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $877,388 the year before.
0% 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 | $912,700 | 16 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $877,388 | 16 | $26.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 16 | $28.3 million |
How to apply
Meagel Charitable 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 Meagel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 14 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $61,071 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $61,071 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parks System Trust Fund Parks System Trust Fund | General use for public park | $122,143 |
| Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran | Religious | $122,143 |
| West Liberty University Fdn West Liberty Universtiy Foundation | Educational scholarship | $122,143 |
| Wheeling Scty for Crippled Children Wheeling Scty for Crippled Children | Rehabilitation services | $122,143 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | Research and education | $61,071 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | Research in wv | $61,071 |
| Children's Home of Wheeling Children's Home of Wheeling | Care of children | $61,071 |
| Community Foundation of the Ohio Va Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley- Meagel Fu | For those in need | $61,071 |
| Endowment for King's Daughters Endowment for King's Daughters | Child care | $61,071 |
| House of the Carpenter House of the Carpenter | Care for homeless and those in need | $61,071 |
| Lions Club of Wheeling Lions Club of Wheeling | Sight preservation | $61,071 |
| Individual | Care for homeless and those in need | $61,071 |
| West Virginia University Fdn West Virginia University Fdn | Educational scholarship | $61,071 |
| Wheeling Health Right Inc Wheeling Health Right Inc | Medical care for those in need | $61,071 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society Inc Wheeling Symphony Society Inc | Preservation of the symphony | $61,071 |
| WV Northern Community College Fdn WV Northern Community College Fdn | Educational scholarship | $61,071 |
Officers and trustees
- United Bank Inc
Questions people ask
Does Meagel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meagel Charitable Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $61,071.
Who runs Meagel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists United Bank Inc (Trustee).
What does Meagel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.