George a Laughlin Trust
The George A Laughlin Trust is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. It provides interest-free mortgage loans to eligible Ohio County residents who have at least one legally dependent child living at home and cannot secure a mortgage through normal processes.
George a Laughlin Trust at a glance
In short: George a Laughlin Trust gave $1.4M across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in West Virginia. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,384,638
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,314
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,775
- Total assets
- $20,192,777
- +7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George a Laughlin Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Marnie Hedges. Applicants are asked to submit a Universal Residential Loan Application, supporting financial documentation, and an addendum listing legally dependent children living at home and their ages. Awards are restricted to interest-free mortgage loans for Ohio County, West Virginia residents who meet the stated eligibility conditions.
- Review Cycle
- April 1–April 30.
- Deadline
- April 1–April 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Marnie Hedges
Mailing address: C/O Wesbanco Bank 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-9400
Email: mhedges@wesbanco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a Laughlin Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Codey Caldwell and Jacquelin Helms ($203K). Together the top 10 received $856K.
Organizations only. It also paid 61 grants to individuals ($448,957), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
527 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 493 grants of 527 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia. The stated loan eligibility is limited to residents of Ohio County, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George a Laughlin Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 44 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $153K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $907K (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $409,598 |
| Codey Caldwell and Jacquelin Helms Wheeling, WV | Housing | $202,532 |
| Arianna Miller Wheeling, WV | Housing | $193,232 |
| Megan Mayo Wheeling, WV | Housing | $166,888 |
| Zachary Scott and Isabella Mitchell Wheeling, WV | Housing | $138,562 |
| Faith Newell Wheeling, WV | Housing | $124,305 |
| Katherine Marshall Wheeling, WV | Housing | $7,646 |
| Dejah Deever Wheeling, WV | Housing | $6,514 |
| Rachel Nelson-Green Wheeling, WV | Housing | $6,224 |
| Andrew & Ryan Miller Wheeling, WV | Housing | $5,418 |
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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 | $20,192,777 | $1,822,545 | $1,538,835 | $1,384,638 | 104 | $1,392,815 | $1,703,525 | $1,078,208 |
| 2023 | $18,779,789 | $1,057,052 | $1,522,482 | $1,405,091 | 107 | $1,414,766 | $949,336 | $1,003,560 |
| 2022 | $19,089,844 | $857,021 | $1,785,763 | $1,624,742 | 103 | $1,630,411 | $745,552 | $1,086,802 |
| 2021 | $19,809,645 | $2,224,994 | $1,043,208 | $906,978 | 104 | $908,613 | $2,105,399 | $1,162,711 |
| 2020 | $18,219,769 | $979,010 | $1,131,130 | $1,016,029 | 109 | — | $869,106 | $1,014,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Laughlin Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 filing describes a program of interest-free mortgage loans for eligible residents. The stated restrictions require applicants to live in Ohio County, West Virginia, have at least one legally dependent child living at home, and be unable to obtain a mortgage through normal processes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing reported 104 grants totaling $1,384,638. The median grant was $2,775; amounts ranged from $12 to $205,676. The largest listed awards, each for housing, were $205,676 to an individual recipient, $202,532 to Codey Caldwell and Jacquelin Helms, and $193,232 to Arianna Miller, all in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Laughlin Trust's only listed officer is Wesbanco Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wesbanco Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $112K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $112K, to Wesbanco Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George a Laughlin Trust
How much does George a Laughlin Trust give each year?
George a Laughlin Trust gave $1.4M across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 107 grants.
What is George a Laughlin Trust's typical grant size?
George a Laughlin Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,775, and its average grant was $13,314, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George a Laughlin Trust that year got $138K on average.
Where does George a Laughlin Trust give grants?
George a Laughlin Trust gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (41 grants).
Does George a Laughlin Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 104 grants with a stated purpose on George a Laughlin Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing" (104 grants).
Who are George a Laughlin Trust's largest grantees?
George a Laughlin Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Codey Caldwell and Jacquelin Helms ($202,532), Arianna Miller ($193,232) and Megan Mayo ($166,888), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 61 grants to individuals ($448,957), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George a Laughlin Trust?
George a Laughlin Trust reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George a Laughlin Trust fund?
The filing describes a program of interest-free mortgage loans for eligible residents. The stated restrictions require applicants to live in Ohio County, West Virginia, have at least one legally dependent child living at home, and be unable to obtain a mortgage through normal processes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George a Laughlin Trust?
Contact Marnie Hedges. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George a Laughlin Trust's EIN?
George a Laughlin Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6016889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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