Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust

MORGANTOWN, WV EIN: 34-6899181

The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in February 1989 and based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Named after businesswoman and philanthropist Hazel Ruby McQuain (1909-2002), the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on transformational giving in West Virginia communities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$104.0M

-2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$12.0M

+44.7% YoY

Grant Count

-16.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$387K

+72.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $11.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust makes trustee-directed grants with primary funding priorities including:

Education: Charter schools, K-12 schools, and Head Start programs
Community Development: Recreational facilities and social services
Youth Development: Scouting programs and youth facilities
Social Services: Programs addressing addiction and poverty
Healthcare Infrastructure: Medical facilities and research programs
Higher Education: Scholarships, research programs, and endowed positions

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$100,000 to $50 million

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary focus on Morgantown and Monongalia County, West Virginia, with significant giving to West Virginia and Illinois organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $41.2M (97%)

Michigan $1.0M (2%)

Pennsylvania $326K (1%)

Iowa $65K (0%)

Illinois $40K (0%)

States

Iowa Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia

Cities

Ann ArborBooneCharlestonChicagoDellslowFairmontKingwoodMasontownMorgantownParkersburgPittsburghPursgloveRowlesburgWheeling

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total assets: $103,950,342 to $106,443,404
Total revenues (2023): $7,215,171
Total expenses (2023): $9,667,596
Total giving (2024): $11,981,863
Annual giving (2023): $8,279,828

Financial Position:

Total liabilities: $0
The trust has contributed nearly $200 million to West Virginia University and WVU Medicine, making it the second-largest benefactor to the institution

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$103,950,342	$106,443,404	$108,706,398
Revenue	$10,605,527	$7,215,171	$19,961,994
Expenses	$13,406,973	$9,667,596	$9,899,827
Qualifying Distributions	$13,256,973	$9,567,596	$9,449,827
Net Investment Income	$10,547,812	$7,215,171	$19,961,994
Distributable Amount	$11,454,829	$10,009,672	$9,570,698

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

184 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Virginia University Foundation ($5,029,070), Mylan Park Foundation Inc ($3,350,000), Salvation Army ($1,370,314).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SCOTTS RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$40,000
COMMUNITY KITCHEN INC MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$15,000
SALVATION ARMY MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE CHRISTMAS FUND - 500 CONTRIBUTION TO NEW BUILDING - 1,369,814	$1,370,314
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OF MONONGALIA COUNTY MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$300
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$500
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$10,000
CHRISTIAN HELP MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$25,000
RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFO CENTER MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$400
MONONGALIA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$100
MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND AUXILIARY MORGANTOWN, WV	DONATION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$100

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustees: George R. Farmer Jr., Clyde E. Bartter, Charles D. Dunbar, and Stephen Farmer
The trust operates with zero employees

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES D DUNBAR	TRUSTEE/AS REQ'D	—	—
STEPHEN B FARMER	TRUSTEE/AS REQ'D	—	—
CHASE L FARMER	TRUSTEE/AS REQ'D	—	—
BROOKS H FARMER	TRUSTEE/AS REQ'D	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

**2024**: The trust made a $50 million gift to West Virginia University Medicine to build a new cancer hospital, representing one of the largest recent commitments by the foundation

Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust makes $50 million gift to build new cancer

2025

**2025**: WVU announced the 2025 class of Ruby Fellows, a program supported by the trust

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 683, Morgantown, WV 26507-0683
Phone: 304-599-4037

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust fund?

The trust makes trustee-directed grants with primary funding priorities including: • **Education**: Charter schools, K-12 schools, and Head Start programs • **Community Development**: Recreational facilities and social services • **Youth Development**: Scouting programs and youth facilities • **Social Services**: Programs addressing addiction and poverty • **Healthcare Infrastructure**: Medical facilities and research programs • **Higher Education**: Scholarships, research programs, and endowed…

How do I apply for a grant from Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $100,000 to $50 million • Typical awards: $100 to $5,029,070 • Grant-making approach: Trustee discretion; invitation-only (does not accept unsolicited applications) • Decision timeline: Determined by trustee discretion **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** • Total grants awarded: $8,279,828 across 37-39 grants • Notable recipients include West Virginia University Foundation ($5,020,100 for cancer gala donation and Olympic Sports Complex Masterplan), WV Game…

Where does Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust make grants?

Primary focus on Morgantown and Monongalia County, West Virginia, with significant giving to West Virginia and Illinois organizations.

What size grants does Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust awarded 31 grants totaling $12.0M — an average of about $387K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $11.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust's EIN?

Hazel Ruby Mcquain Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6899181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.