Stamp Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
Stamp Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $257,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$257,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $257,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $257,500 | 24 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fredrick Stamp Jr Joan C Stamp C/O Wesbanco Bank 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 234-9400, kellas@wesbanco.com |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Due consideration given to those charitable organizations which were favored by the donors by affiliation or support giving preference to those organizations in the greater wheeling, West Virginia area |
What Stamp Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 8 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oglebay Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1.0 million |
| The Linsly School | Annual fund/trustees | $1.0 million |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Mary babb randolph cancer | $500,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Wvu eye institute | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley | Contribution to the ovgh | $15,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | In honor of hannah hazzard | $10,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | In honor of dr ali rezi | $10,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | In honor of dr thomas | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George S Weaver
- Frederick P Stamp Jr
- Joan C Stamp
Questions people ask
Does Stamp Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stamp Charitable Fund give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $257,500.
Who runs Stamp Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists George S Weaver (Co-Trustee), Frederick P Stamp Jr (Co-Trustee) and Joan C Stamp (Co-Trustee).
What does Stamp Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.