Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention
Preselected recipients only
Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,189 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. 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$10,189
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$61,708
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,036 the year before.
60% 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 | $0 | 0 | $58,686 |
| 2024 | $7,036 | 5 | $63,924 |
| 2025 | $10,189 | 5 | $61,708 |
How to apply
Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention 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 Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 5 | $10,189 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Memorial Hospital | Promote general bicycle safety as well as helmet use and head injru prevention. | $2,500 |
| Rivers Health Foundation | Provide awareness of safety equip,emt amd injuries that are common with motorcross racing. | $2,500 |
| Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center | Educate high school students/teens about the risks of distracted driving | $2,500 |
| Logan Regional Medical Center | Provide smoke detectors to community | $2,500 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | Fall prevention pamphlets to hand out to ems, provider offices, inpatients and swing patiets, and any other fall precention programs throughout the year. | $189 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr David Kappal
Questions people ask
Does Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention give?
$10,189 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr David Kappal (Board President).
What does Mountain State Trauma Injury Prevention fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.