George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Wheeling, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $819. Net investment income was $3K.
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial at a glance
In short: George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial gave $819 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $819), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $819
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $819
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $819
- Total assets
- $20,410
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church ($819).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $651 (2020) to $922 (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $819.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Wheeling, WV | General Support / Expenses | $819 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,410 | $3,377 | $1,854 | $819 | 1 | $1,307 | $2,889 | $1,197 |
| 2024 | $18,887 | $3,042 | $1,853 | $864 | 1 | $1,352 | $2,554 | $1,467 |
| 2023 | $17,388 | $1,383 | $1,816 | $841 | 1 | $1,329 | $895 | $1,085 |
| 2022 | $17,821 | $1,687 | $1,688 | $681 | 1 | $1,169 | $1,199 | $1,200 |
| 2021 | $17,822 | $2,428 | $1,927 | $922 | 1 | $1,410 | $1,940 | $1,371 |
| 2020 | $17,321 | $2,105 | $1,631 | $651 | 1 | — | $1,617 | $1,194 |
| 2019 | $16,847 | $1,186 | $1,680 | $696 | 1 | — | $698 | $1,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial's only listed officer is Wesbanco Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wesbanco Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $300 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300, to Wesbanco Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial
How much does George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial give each year?
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial gave $819 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $864 across 1 grant.
How large is George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial?
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial?
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Wheeling, WV. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial operate?
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial's EIN?
George F & Nada Peterson Beneke Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0754721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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