Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation
The Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Its filing describes a trust created to assist public, charitable, or educational institutions in the greater Morgantown, West Virginia, area. The foundation’s 2023 filing is marked as its final return and says it made $280,000 in distributions in termination; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation gave $280K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in West Virginia. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $280,000
- +201.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,455
- +255.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing listed an application form and John Thomas Nailler as the contact for applications, with no deadline specified. It stated that awards were restricted to public, charitable, or educational institutions within the greater Morgantown area, Monongalia County, and adjoining counties. These instructions were reported on a filing marked as final and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: John Thomas Nailler
Mailing address: 484 N Rebecca Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 599-3542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chestnut Mountain Ranch ($100K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies the greater Morgantown, West Virginia, area, Monongalia County, and adjoining counties as its intended service area. In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 3% to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 367% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2019) to $280K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch Morgantown, WV | General Support | $99,650 |
| Mylan Park Foundation INC Morgantown, WV | General Support | $60,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church Morgantown, WV | Nonprofit Usage | $47,400 |
| Monongahela River Trails Morgantown, WV | Support | $20,600 |
| West Virginia Filmmakers Guild Morgantown, WV | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center Morgantown, WV | Support | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchen INC Keene, NH | General Support | $9,150 |
| On Eagles' Wings Fairmont, WV | General Support | $7,500 |
| Spruce St United Methodist Church Morgantown, WV | Snack Pack Ministry | $5,500 |
| The Edventure Group Morgantown, WV | Nonprofit Usage | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation filed Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,964 | $298,140 | $280,000 | 11 | $289,084 | $1,905 | $14,589 |
| 2022 | $287,330 | $-951 | $111,377 | $93,025 | 13 | $102,442 | — | $18,904 |
| 2021 | $400,088 | $47,668 | $106,845 | $87,280 | 14 | $97,344 | $38,167 | $24,457 |
| 2020 | $459,238 | $42,053 | $79,060 | $60,000 | 12 | — | $32,503 | $25,533 |
| 2019 | $495,954 | $25,037 | $72,624 | $53,000 | 11 | — | $15,342 | $27,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — 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 foundation’s filing says its purpose was to assist public, charitable, or educational institutions in the greater Morgantown area, including Monongalia County and adjoining counties. Its 2023 grants included general support and support for nonprofit use, as well as funding for snack-pack ministries.
Among the grantees, Chestnut Mountain Ranch describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered school and home for boys in crisis, while partnering with families toward restoration and reunification. Mylan Park Foundation says it promotes recreational projects for the community and the Monongalia County Board of Education. Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center describes its work as advocating for children affected by abuse or other adverse childhood experiences. On Eagles’ Wings says it conducts a therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $280,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $99,650, with a median of $10,000. The filing states that these distributions were made in termination during the year.
The largest awards included $99,650 to Chestnut Mountain Ranch, $60,000 to Mylan Park Foundation, $47,400 to Wesley United Methodist Church, and $20,600 to Monongahela River Trails. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to West Virginia Filmmakers Guild and Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, and $9,150 to Community Kitchen in Keene, New Hampshire.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed John T. Nailler as president; Barton Loar, Samuel S. Stone, and Janet Carpenter as trustees; and FNB Wealth Management as a trustee.
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation is led by John T. Nailler, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John T. Nailler
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $4K (2023)
FNB Wealth Management
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $2K (2023)
Barton Loar
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Janet Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Samuel S. Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $4K, to John T Nailler (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation
How much does Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation give each year?
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation gave $280K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $93K across 13 grants.
What is Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,455, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation give grants?
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (9 grants).
Does Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Chestnut Mountain Ranch ($99,650), Mylan Park Foundation INC ($60,000) and Wesley United Methodist Church ($47,400), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says its purpose was to assist public, charitable, or educational institutions in the greater Morgantown area, including Monongalia County and adjoining counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation?
The 2023 filing listed an application form and John Thomas Nailler as the contact for applications, with no deadline specified. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Charles R Nailler Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1074964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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