The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$407,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $404,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $380,500 | 1 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $404,500 | 38 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $407,500 | 22 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation 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 The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 21 | $387,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center Foundation | Fund operations | $100,000 |
| University of Charleston | Fund operations | $75,000 |
| A New Clendenin | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank | Fund operations | $25,000 |
| The Library Foundation of Kanawha County | Fund operations | $25,000 |
| Beverly Farm Foundation | Fund operations | $20,000 |
| Coda Mountain Academy | Fund operations | $12,500 |
| Education Elevators Foundation | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Health Right | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| TGKVF - Community Initiative Fund | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Women's Health Center of West Virginia | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Saint Matthews Episcopal Church | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| West Virginia Independent Colleges & Univ | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Read Aloud West Virginia | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| National Youth Science Academy | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| Community Care of WV | Fund operations | $2,500 |
| Greenbrier Community School | Fund operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Chilton Mueller
- Katherine Wehrle Kend
- Michael H Wehrle
- Thomas A Heywood
- E Gaines Wehrle
Questions people ask
Does The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation give?
$407,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Chilton Mueller (Trustee), Katherine Wehrle Kend (Trustee), Michael H Wehrle (Trustee) and Thomas A Heywood (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.