The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,932 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $13,250 and the largest $36,832. 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$94,932
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$13,250
- Largest grant$36,832
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $106,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $112,500 | 5 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 6 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $94,932 | 6 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather 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 The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 6 | $94,932 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Assembly of God | To assist with making needed repairs and improvements to walking track, gutters, doors, seal & paint exterior walls | $36,832 |
| Awana Clubs of Ritchie County | To help provide operating funds to run the program which includes leader training & instructional material, utilities, foodto provide operating funds to run the program which includes leader training & instructional material, utilities, food | $20,000 |
| First Assembly of God | For the ritchie county youth church camp to assist with funding overnight week long camp for youth ages 7 to those who just graduated high school | $14,500 |
| Town of Harrisville | To help improve and replace christmas lights and playground equipment used in town park and dugouts for mini league baseball | $12,000 |
| First Assembly of God | To help fund costs for community sports irganizaton - refereesm uniforms, awards, clinics & tournament, shoot a way machine | $8,500 |
| Ritchie Riders 4-H Horse Club | To supply the youth of ritchie county and harrisville to learn to sew by purchasing 6 sewing machines and sewing supplies | $3,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Harshbarger
- Roger Garrett
- Wesbanco
Questions people ask
Does The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust give?
$94,932 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $13,250.
Who runs The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Harshbarger (Advisory Committee Member), Roger Garrett (Advisory Committee Member) and Wesbanco (Advisory Committee Member).
What does The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.