George E Stifel Scholarship Fund
The George E Stifel Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. It makes scholarship grants, with its 2025 filing stating that awards are restricted to graduates of Ohio County, West Virginia, schools.
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: George E Stifel Scholarship Fund gave $124K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $124,000
- -6.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,133
- -25.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,635,133
- +5.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (86% 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 George E Stifel Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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Contact the endowment trustee. The filing lists WesBanco Bank, attention Michelle Dough, as the contact and states that the restriction is graduates of Ohio County, West Virginia, schools.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Wesbanco Bank - Attn Michelle Dough
Mailing address: 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-9400
Email: michelle.dougherty@wesbanco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George E Stifel Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was West Virginia University ($70K across 15 grants). Together the top 9 received $121K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing restricts awards to graduates of Ohio County, West Virginia, schools. In 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 12% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How George E Stifel Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2021) to $147K (2022). In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Makenna Kelly Scholarship | $11,250 |
| Robert Morris University Moon TWP, PA | Chloe Holmes Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Marshall University Huntington, WV | Ryleigh a. Hicks | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Rylee Morgan Scholarship | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Audrey June Walters | $6,000 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Hannah Seivertson | $6,000 |
| West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | Rynder McLeod Scholarship | $5,250 |
| West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | Josie Martin Scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | Julia Kelly Scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Maxwell Morgan Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,635,133 | $240,433 | $160,424 | $124,000 | 30 | $135,456 | $189,777 | $144,381 |
| 2025 | $1,555,124 | $161,688 | $168,270 | $132,500 | 24 | $144,016 | $139,632 | $141,150 |
| 2024 | $1,561,706 | $168,700 | $153,002 | $122,000 | 27 | $132,638 | $98,336 | $130,187 |
| 2023 | $1,545,512 | $85,459 | $141,689 | $111,000 | 24 | $120,616 | $58,447 | $123,822 |
| 2022 | $1,601,742 | $134,040 | $179,875 | $147,300 | 22 | $157,938 | $97,634 | $141,696 |
| 2021 | $1,647,521 | $186,283 | $139,368 | $108,500 | 23 | — | $31,339 | $125,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E Stifel Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $144K 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 fund’s own filing does not state a broader mission. Its 2026 grants went to colleges and universities, with scholarship purposes listed for several awards. Robert Morris University describes its mission as being “the gateway to engaged, productive, and successful careers and lives.” Bethany College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education, including preparation of professionals, in an atmosphere of study, work, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the fund reported 30 grants totaling $124,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $11,250, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed awards included $11,250 to West Virginia University, $7,000 to Robert Morris University for the Chloe Holmes Scholarship, and $6,000 each to Marshall University and West Virginia University for named scholarships.
The fund also gave $1,500 to Bethany College in 2026. Its grantmaking policy states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
WesBanco Bank is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Wesbanco Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wesbanco Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$26K (2021) → $29K (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 $29K, to Wesbanco Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George E Stifel Scholarship Fund
How much does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund give each year?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund gave $124K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $133K across 24 grants.
What is George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,133, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund give grants?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund gives mostly in West Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (15 grants), West Liberty, WV (6 grants) and Huntington, WV (2 grants).
Does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's largest 2026 grantees include West Virginia University ($70,250 across 15 grants), West Liberty University ($23,250 across 6 grants) and Marshall University ($8,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George E Stifel Scholarship Fund?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George E Stifel Scholarship Fund fund?
The fund’s own filing does not state a broader mission. Its 2026 grants went to colleges and universities, with scholarship purposes listed for several awards. Robert Morris University describes its mission as being “the gateway to engaged, productive, and successful careers and lives.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George E Stifel Scholarship Fund?
Contact the endowment trustee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's EIN?
George E Stifel Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6018248. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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