W E Stone Foundation
Accepts applications
W E Stone Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Security National Trust Co 1300 Chapline St 3rd FL, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 233-5215 |
| What to submit | General information |
What W E Stone Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | Wehrle innovation center pledge | $15,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges & Universities | Circle of vision scholarship | $15,000 |
| Arts Amplified | Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships and wv programs | $10,000 |
| Oglebay Foundation | Renovations | $10,000 |
| Oglebay Institute | Capital projects and general fund | $8,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society | Youth concert | $7,000 |
| Linsly School | Financial aid program | $5,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward C Armbrecht Jr
- Ben Exley IV
- Edward C Armbrecht III
- Elizabeth J Poggi
- Kathleen McDermott
- Cynthia Morrison
- Stacy Christian
Questions people ask
Does W E Stone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W E Stone Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs W E Stone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward C Armbrecht Jr (Trustee), Ben Exley IV (Trustee), Edward C Armbrecht III (Secretary/Treasurer) and Elizabeth J Poggi (President/Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does W E Stone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.