Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
The Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including health care, child and family services, education, recreation, and charitable services.
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,759,500
- +256.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +158.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,758
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,282,922
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Ann Sonneborn Charitable Founda
Mailing address: 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 905-7536
Email: abaumberger@wesbanco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical Park Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 43 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 13% to Ohio, 4% each to the District of Columbia and Maryland, and 2% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation gives
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $494K (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Park Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| King's Daughter Child Care Center Wheeling, WV | General | $185,000 |
| Wheeling Health Right Inc Wheeling, WV | General | $150,000 |
| Oglebay Foundation Wheeling, WV | General Charitable Purpose | $107,500 |
| Children's Home of Wheeling Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Heart of Ohio Family Health Center Columbus, OH | General | $100,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School Wheeling, WV | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Easterseals Silver Spring, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $65,000 |
| Laughlin Memorial Chapel Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $64,000 |
| Youth Services System Inc Wheeling, WV | General | $58,000 |
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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 | $30,282,922 | $4,189,414 | $2,001,231 | $1,759,500 | 31 | $1,847,578 | $3,948,744 | $1,572,987 |
| 2023 | $28,159,155 | $31,339,234 | $494,226 | $494,000 | 12 | $494,000 | $15,347 | $748,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Wheeling Health Right says it provides free medical care and pharmaceuticals to qualifying residents in parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Oglebay Foundation says it raises private funds for the welfare, maintenance, and future development of Oglebay and Wheeling parks and affiliated organizations and programs. Wheeling Country Day School says it provides preschool through grade 8 education, while Youth Services System says it works to create better futures for children, families, and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $1,759,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest were Medical Park Foundation ($400,000), King’s Daughter Child Care Center ($185,000), Wheeling Health Right Inc ($150,000), Oglebay Foundation ($107,500), Children’s Home of Wheeling ($100,000), and Heart of Ohio Family Health Center ($100,000).
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact the foundation and says to see the attached application for forms and materials, and the attached information for deadlines and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation is led by WesBanco Trust Services, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
WesBanco Trust Services
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$169K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $169K, to WesBanco Trust Services (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
How much does Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $494K across 12 grants.
What is Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $56,758, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (15 grants), Columbus, OH (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Medical Park Foundation ($400,000), King's Daughter Child Care Center ($185,000) and Wheeling Health Right Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation reported $30.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Wheeling Health Right says it provides free medical care and pharmaceuticals to qualifying residents in parts of West Virginia and Ohio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6767775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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