Widows Mite Fund
Preselected recipients only
Widows Mite Fund is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,750 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. 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$42,750
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$879,414
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,560 the year before.
40% 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 | $20,900 | 38 | $456,060 |
| 2024 | $28,560 | 54 | $742,717 |
| 2025 | $42,750 | 47 | $879,414 |
How to apply
Widows Mite Fund 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 Widows Mite Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 26 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Public Library | General support | $2,500 |
| Sandscrest Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Berea College | General support | $2,000 |
| YWCA Wheeling | General support | $2,000 |
| Cnewa | General support | $2,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony | General support | $1,500 |
| Youth Service System Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Wheeling Soup Kitchen | General support | $1,500 |
| House of the Carpenter | General support | $1,500 |
| First Christian Church | General support | $1,500 |
| Lawrencefield Parish Church | General support | $1,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Church | Construction projects | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem | General support | $1,000 |
| Chapel Hill Christian Church | Purchase a board | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley | Designated for food | $1,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Church | Capital improvement fund | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Anera | General support | $1,000 |
| Bethany College | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Beckley Area Foundation | E v and eleanor bowman | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | General support | $750 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Benedictine Sisters Sacred Heart Monasery | General support | $500 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Erie Mount Saint Benedict Monastery | General support | $500 |
| Benedictine Sisters of St Walburg Monastery | General support | $500 |
| Order of Saint Benedict Saint John's Abbey | General support | $500 |
| Saint Vincent Archabbey Mission Advancement Office | General support | $500 |
| St Vincent Seminary | General support | $500 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Churc | General support | $500 |
| Wheeling Symphony Orchestra | Designated for youth | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | General support | $500 |
| WV Highlands Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| Lawrencefield Parish Church | Cladding project | $500 |
| Wqed | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Blackwater | General support | $500 |
| National Audubon Society | General support | $500 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Friends of wvu libraries | $500 |
| House of Hagar | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Bank
Questions people ask
Does Widows Mite Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Widows Mite Fund give?
$42,750 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Widows Mite Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Bank (Trustee).
What does Widows Mite Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.