Tippens Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Tippens Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,815 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,774 and the largest $19,675. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$148,815
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,774
- Largest grant$19,675
- Assets$1.5 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,203 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,141 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $165,203 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $148,815 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Parkersburg High School 2101 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 485-8010 |
| What to submit | The principal and guidance counselor of each high school in wood county, wv shall select a maximum of 2 students to receive the award, unless sufficient funds allow for additional recipients. A written application, which should be obtained by the wesbanco trust department, should be submitted to the trust department. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Candidate must be a resident of wood county, wv, eligible to graduate, show financial need, and be of good character & reputation, unselfish & ambitious and possess the ability and desire to further his or her education at a college, university, or trade school located in West Virginia. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 16 | $148,815 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | See part ix - a | $19,675 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $17,594 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $17,321 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $16,745 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $16,590 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $15,347 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $10,927 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $7,829 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $7,719 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $7,130 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $4,188 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $3,811 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $1,633 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $1,003 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $927 |
| Individual | See part ix - a | $376 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Bank - Parkersburg
Questions people ask
Does Tippens Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Tippens Charitable Trust give?
$148,815 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,774.
Who runs Tippens Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Bank - Parkersburg (Trustee).