Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation
The Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wintersville, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education, health care, historical organizations, food pantries, and community services, including tuition awards and contributions to charitable organizations.
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,578
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,798
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,059,123
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. For educational awards, it lists no special format and identifies H Lee Kinney as the contact. Eligibility requirements are: graduating from Steubenville High School; a 3.25 GPA in a college-preparatory or honors curriculum; admission for the fall term to a college or university in the Ohio Conference of Colleges and Universities; and some type of need.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: H Lee Kinney
Mailing address: 93 Harmony Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953
Phone: (740) 346-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Steubenville City Schools ($8K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 5% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients included organizations in Steubenville and other Ohio communities, as well as Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steubenville City Schools Steubenville, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Tuition | $7,026 |
| Mt Union University Alliance, OH | Tuition | $5,526 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Tuition | $5,526 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | Tuition | $2,500 |
| Ohio Valley Health Center Steubenville, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Old Fort Steuben Steubenville, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Richmond Historical Society Richmond, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Smithfield Food Pantry Smithfield, OH | Use for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,059,123 | $130,214 | $56,989 | $45,578 | 12 | $50,944 | $128,669 | $57,423 |
| 2023 | $985,898 | $14,913 | $63,838 | $54,100 | 12 | $57,753 | $61,117 | $50,051 |
| 2022 | $1,034,823 | $53,687 | $60,204 | $48,250 | 13 | $54,045 | $56,207 | $53,571 |
| 2021 | $1,041,340 | $180,624 | $50,934 | $41,200 | 13 | $42,640 | $56,324 | $55,668 |
| 2020 | $911,650 | $50,995 | $19,914 | $8,500 | 11 | — | $44,198 | $42,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition support for students and contributions to organizations serving educational, health, historical, food-assistance, and community-service purposes.
Among the grantees, Ohio Valley Health Center describes its mission as providing access to quality primary health care for medically underserved people in the tri-state Ohio Valley. United Way of Jefferson County describes its mission as increasing people’s organized capacity to care for one another through support of local United Way agencies. Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community providing education to equip students for service to God and neighbor.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,578 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $7,500, with a median of $2,500. Listed awards included $7,500 to Steubenville City Schools; $7,026 to Kent State University for tuition; $5,526 each to MT Union University and Ohio State University for tuition; and $2,500 each to Geneva College for tuition, Ohio Valley Health Center, Old Fort Steuben, Richmond Historical Society, Salvation Army of Steubenville, Smithfield Food Pantry, United Way of Jefferson County, and Weba Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists G Daniel Spahn, H Lee Kinney, Thomas L Grimm, and Thomas Timmons as trustees.
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Daniel Spahn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
H. Lee Kinney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Thomas L. Grimm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Thomas Timmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to G Daniel Spahn (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation
How much does Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation give each year?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 12 grants.
What is Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,798, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation give grants?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steubenville, OH (5 grants).
Who are Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Steubenville City Schools ($7,500), Kent State University ($7,026) and Mt Union University ($5,526), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition support for students and contributions to organizations serving educational, health, historical, food-assistance, and community-service purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1707844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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