HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE is a private foundation based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists grants primarily for recipient organizations’ operations, with nearly all reported grant dollars going to organizations in West Virginia.
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE at a glance
In short: HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE gave $492K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $492,200
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,579
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,728,494
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Grosscup Road, Charleston, WV 25314
Phone: (304) 552-7265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Charleston ($150K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 60 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was West Virginia 97%, Virginia 1%, North Carolina 1%, Texas 1%, and Illinois 1%. The listed shares total 101%, as reported. Major West Virginia recipient locations included Charleston, Morgantown, Summersville, and Elkins.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE gives
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $491K (2024) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $492K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $100,000 |
| WVU Business School Morgantown, WV | Fund Operations | $80,000 |
| WVU Cancer Center (Pancreatic Breast) Morgantown, WV | Fund Operations | $75,000 |
| Clay Center of Charleston Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $50,000 |
| University of Charleston Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $50,000 |
| Childhood Language Center Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society Summersville, WV | Fund Operations | $15,000 |
| Davis and Elkins College Elkins, WV | Fund Operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central West Virginia Charleston, WV | Fund Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,728,494 | $516,523 | $583,729 | $492,200 | 28 | $514,480 | $463,085 | $272,547 |
| 2024 | $5,469,639 | $669,095 | $586,908 | $490,869 | 29 | $516,369 | $604,678 | $268,673 |
| 2023 | $5,405,695 | $289,257 | $742,270 | $674,000 | 1 | $686,100 | $233,087 | $265,177 |
| 2022 | $5,253,469 | $255,666 | $894,925 | $809,500 | 1 | $821,385 | $192,126 | $298,712 |
| 2021 | $7,350,582 | $881,319 | $1,265,392 | $1,179,500 | 1 | $1,179,500 | $795,988 | $372,756 |
| 2020 | $7,439,974 | $246,047 | $1,127,530 | $1,067,000 | 1 | — | $186,262 | $349,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including colleges and universities, a cancer center, a children’s language disorders center, community organizations, and a meal provider. The Childhood Language Disorders Center describes its mission as diagnosing and treating children’s language disorders and related difficulties. Manna Meal says it provides breakfast and lunch every day of the year to people in Charleston.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $492,200. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to the University of Charleston, $80,000 to WVU Business School, $75,000 to WVU Cancer Center (Pancreatic Breast), and $50,000 each to the Clay Center of Charleston and the University of Charleston. These grants were reported for fund operations.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 each to Childhood Language Center and Children’s Home Society, and $10,000 each to Davis and Elkins College, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, United Way of Central West Virginia, and WV Independent Colleges & Universities. United Way of Central West Virginia describes its work as bringing people and resources together for community change, with partner programs focused on education, health, and financial stability. The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation says it helps donors, nonprofits, and collaborative partners strengthen the community.
The foundation reported 29 grants totaling $490,869 in 2024 and one grant totaling $674,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H Bernard Wehrle III, Elizabeth Marie Wehrle, Stephen D Wehrle, and F Thomas Graff as trustees.
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Marie Wehrle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F Thomas Graff Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H Bernard Wehrle III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D Wehrle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lynne Wehrle-Zande (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Henry B. Wehrle Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Newton Thomas (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE
How much does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE give each year?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE gave $492K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $491K across 29 grants.
What is HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's typical grant size?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,579, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE give grants?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE gives mostly in West Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (20 grants) and Morgantown, WV (2 grants).
Does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Operations" (28 grants).
Who are HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's largest grantees?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's largest 2025 grantees include University of Charleston ($150,000 across 2 grants), WVU Business School ($80,000) and WVU Cancer Center (Pancreatic Breast) ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $514K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including colleges and universities, a cancer center, a children’s language disorders center, community organizations, and a meal provider. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's EIN?
HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6449761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does HB Wehrle Foundation Stephen D Wehrle TTEE accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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