C L Christ Charitable Trust
To support Central Catholic High School. To hold the Trust Assets for the perpetual use and benefit of Central Catholic High School, Wheeling, WV for its Educational purposes and for the benefit of its athletic department.
C L Christ Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: C L Christ Charitable Trust gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,702
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,702
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,702
- Total assets
- $533,112
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who C L Christ Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Catholic High School ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How C L Christ Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Catholic High School Wheeling, WV | Education | $46,702 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $533,112 | $79,445 | $52,625 | $46,702 | 1 | $79,445 |
| 2024 | $506,291 | $47,456 | $45,525 | $45,514 | 1 | $47,456 |
| 2023 | $504,361 | $20,216 | $47,708 | $43,745 | 1 | $20,216 |
| 2022 | $531,853 | $31,916 | $46,961 | $43,468 | 1 | $31,916 |
| 2021 | $546,898 | $46,036 | $43,547 | $40,727 | 1 | $46,036 |
| 2020 | $544,409 | $39,454 | $41,451 | $38,481 | 1 | $39,454 |
About C L Christ Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
C L Christ Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Wheeling, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $533K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C L Christ Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J Yaeger Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Mark E Brennan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joseph L Peterson (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eugene Ostrowski (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Most Rev Mark E. Brennan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Very Rev Eugene Ostrowski (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to William J Yaeger Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about C L Christ Charitable Trust
How much does C L Christ Charitable Trust give each year?
C L Christ Charitable Trust gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $46K across 1 grant.
How large is C L Christ Charitable Trust?
C L Christ Charitable Trust reported $533K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79K.
Where does C L Christ Charitable Trust operate?
C L Christ Charitable Trust has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is C L Christ Charitable Trust's EIN?
C L Christ Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0746591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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