Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation
The Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation is a private foundation based in Charles Town, West Virginia. Its filing describes a scholarship for educators seeking further education, including coursework to maintain certification or pursue a master’s degree.
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation gave $97K across 56 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $96,799
- +36.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 56
- +80.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,729
- -24.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,556,573
- -4.2% vs 2025
- 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.
How to apply to Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2025 filing says educators must complete a detailed application covering financial need, employment and education history, reasons for applying, proposed coursework and its benefits, and plans for…
The foundation’s 2025 filing says educators must complete a detailed application covering financial need, employment and education history, reasons for applying, proposed coursework and its benefits, and plans for further education and educational employment. Applicants must be educators in Berkeley County or Jefferson County, West Virginia, with financial need. Awards may cover tuition, fees, and books for up to 12 graduate credit hours in one fiscal year; recipients must earn at least a C- or equivalent in each course.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says applications are accepted January 1 through March 1 each year. The 2026 application period has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing says applications are accepted January 1 through March 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Potomac Bank Trustee
Mailing address: Po Drawer 40, Charles Town, WV 25414
Phone: (304) 728-2435
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in West Virginia. The application requirements specify educators in Berkeley County or Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $147K (2023). In 2026 it made 56 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $94,302 |
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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 | $1,556,573 | $57,383 | $125,198 | $96,799 | 56 | $113,804 | $50,253 | $106,902 |
| 2025 | $1,624,388 | $90,229 | $94,294 | $70,753 | 31 | $85,514 | $81,789 | $99,608 |
| 2024 | $1,628,453 | $63,928 | $95,405 | $72,932 | 28 | $86,668 | $45,860 | $101,760 |
| 2023 | $1,659,930 | $26,848 | $184,774 | $146,890 | 44 | $162,253 | $33,281 | $90,817 |
| 2022 | $1,817,856 | $111,059 | $63,506 | $34,188 | 12 | $52,355 | $100,715 | $103,179 |
| 2021 | $1,770,303 | $1,789,510 | $19,207 | — | — | — | $14,895 | $90,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for educators with financial need who are pursuing graduate coursework. It gives higher priority to coursework needed to maintain certification than to pursuing a master’s degree.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $96,799. Grants ranged from $297 to $2,900, with a median of $1,200. The listed grants include tuition and fees awards to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Potomac Bank is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's only listed officer is Potomac Bank, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Potomac Bank
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
$23K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of Charles Town (2021–2025) — Trustee
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 $23K, to Potomac Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation
How much does Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation give each year?
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation gave $97K across 56 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $71K across 31 grants.
What is Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,729, across 56 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation give grants?
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Books and Supplies" (28 grants) and "Tuition and Fees" (28 grants).
How large is Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation?
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for educators with financial need who are pursuing graduate coursework. It gives higher priority to coursework needed to maintain certification than to pursuing a master’s degree. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says educators must complete a detailed application covering financial need, employment and education history, reasons for applying, proposed coursework and its benefits, and plans for… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's EIN?
Donald Callar and Donna Howe Callar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-7104339. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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