Darrell K Cales Trust
The Darrell K Cales Trust is a private foundation located in Rainelle, West Virginia. It supports local community organizations, schools, fire departments, and scholarships for eligible high school graduates.
Darrell K Cales Trust at a glance
In short: Darrell K Cales Trust gave $667K across 36 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in West Virginia. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $667,194
- +11.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 36
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,533
- -0.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,101
- Total assets
- $6,446,624
- +4.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (13 of 36, 2026)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darrell K Cales Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact John Buckland. No specific form is required; requests should outline the specific purpose and timeline. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarships are limited to graduates of Greenbrier West High School, Meadow Bridge High School, Summers County High School, and Midland Trail High School. Other grants to governmental, charitable, or religious organizations are limited to western Greenbrier County, Fayette County, and Summers County, West Virginia.
- Review Cycle
- There are no specific submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no specific submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: John Buckland
Mailing address: 732 Main Street, Rainelle, WV 25962
Phone: (304) 438-5611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darrell K Cales Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sewell Valley Baptist Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 195 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing limits non-scholarship grants to governmental, charitable, or religious organizations in western Greenbrier County, Fayette County, and Summers County, West Virginia. Scholarships are limited to graduates of the four high schools named above. All reported 2026 grant dollars were to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Darrell K Cales Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 36 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 53% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2021) to $667K (2026). In 2026 it made 36 grants totaling $667K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sewell Valley Baptist Church Rainelle, WV | General Support | $75,000 |
| College Scholarships to Local Gradu Rainelle, WV | Scholarships | $72,500 |
| Town of Rainelle Rainelle, WV | General Support | $57,800 |
| Greenbrier West High School Charmco, WV | Community Support & Equipmeny | $40,200 |
| Quinwood Volunteer Fire Department Quinwood, WV | Community Support | $39,500 |
| Hinton Area Foundation Hinton, WV | Community Support | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Rainelle Rainelle, WV | General Support | $25,428 |
| Summers County Public Library Hinton, WV | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Grace Bible Academy Asbury, WV | General Support | $25,000 |
| Greenrbier Historical Society Lewisburg, WV | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,446,624 | $1,119,424 | $837,921 | $667,194 | 36 | $667,769 | $1,043,954 | $456,300 |
| 2025 | $6,165,121 | $1,209,868 | $748,996 | $596,910 | 32 | $692,665 | $1,151,961 | $441,960 |
| 2024 | $5,704,615 | $764,958 | $682,262 | $530,566 | 31 | $620,663 | $703,316 | $432,841 |
| 2023 | $5,621,919 | $697,722 | $731,789 | $599,531 | 42 | $601,872 | $646,923 | $433,300 |
| 2022 | $5,655,986 | $604,950 | $790,256 | $654,926 | 54 | $681,814 | $215,490 | $413,339 |
| 2021 | $5,841,292 | $233,647 | $545,325 | $390,463 | 35 | — | $230,959 | $421,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darrell K Cales Trust reported a distributable amount of $456K for 2026 — 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 describes direct charitable activities that include general support and equipment for Greenbrier West High School, college scholarships for graduates of that school, and general support and equipment for the Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department.
Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Hinton Area Foundation describes itself as a community foundation that provides a common source for local contributions and encourages giving. Marvel Center says it works with the Meadow River Valley community to create safe, nurturing relationships and support children and families through education, nutrition, and activities. Wellspring of Greenbrier describes providing monetary, emotional, or physical assistance to disadvantaged people.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 36 grants totaling $667,194. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $11,100. Its largest reported grants included $75,000 to Sewell Valley Baptist Church for general support, $72,500 for scholarships to local graduates, and $57,800 to the Town of Rainelle for general support. Other grants included $40,200 to Greenbrier West High School for community support and equipment, $39,500 to Quinwood Volunteer Fire Department for community support, and $30,000 to Hinton Area Foundation for community support.
The trust also awarded $20,000 to Marvel Center and $20,000 to Wellspring of Greenbrier in 2026. Summers County Council on Aging received $10,000, and Midland Trail Community Center received $4,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John Buckland as chairman and Sandra Sorrells, Andrea Pendleton, David Ross, and Venetta Brown as directors.
Darrell K Cales Trust is led by John Buckland, Chairman on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Buckland
Chairman
On filings since 2021
$19K (2021) → $19K (2026)
Andrea Pendleton
Director
On filings since 2021
$19K (2021) → $19K (2026)
David Ross
Director
On filings since 2021
$19K (2021) → $19K (2026)
Sandra Sorrells
Director
On filings since 2021
$19K (2021) → $19K (2026)
Venetta Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
$19K (2021) → $19K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to John Buckland (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Darrell K Cales Trust
How much does Darrell K Cales Trust give each year?
Darrell K Cales Trust gave $667K across 36 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $597K across 32 grants.
What is Darrell K Cales Trust's typical grant size?
Darrell K Cales Trust's median grant in 2026 was $11,101, and its average grant was $18,533, across 36 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darrell K Cales Trust that year got $14K on average.
Where does Darrell K Cales Trust give grants?
Darrell K Cales Trust gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rainelle, WV (11 grants), Rupert, WV (6 grants), Charmco, WV (4 grants) and Hinton, WV (3 grants).
Does Darrell K Cales Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Darrell K Cales Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (5 grants).
Who are Darrell K Cales Trust's largest grantees?
Darrell K Cales Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Sewell Valley Baptist Church ($75,000), College Scholarships to Local Gradu ($72,500) and Town of Rainelle ($57,800), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Darrell K Cales Trust?
Darrell K Cales Trust reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $668K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $456K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Darrell K Cales Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activities that include general support and equipment for Greenbrier West High School, college scholarships for graduates of that school, and general support and equipment for the Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darrell K Cales Trust?
Contact John Buckland. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Darrell K Cales Trust's EIN?
Darrell K Cales Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6410366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
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