Helen J Prince Foundation

WHEELING, WV EIN: 25-6742423

Helen J Prince Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WHEELING, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $392K. Net investment income was $217K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

-4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$392K

-4.5% YoY

Grant Count

+57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

-39.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen J Prince Foundation reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Helen J Prince Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $1.8M (100%)

States

West Virginia

Cities

Wheeling

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,229,711	$4,404,378	$4,855,804
Revenue	$273,062	$11,254	$91,461
Expenses	$447,729	$462,680	$472,660
Qualifying Distributions	$392,163	$410,589	$423,290
Net Investment Income	$217,496	$75,052	$89,771
Distributable Amount	$331,282	$299,161	$309,765

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

40 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Oglebay Foundation ($177,500), Wheeling Health Right ($45,520), Wheeling Park High School Band and Choral Boosters ($44,506).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOUSE OF THE CARPENTER WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$15,000
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$10,000
THE OGLEBAY FOUNDATION WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$177,500
WHEELING HEALTH RIGHT WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$45,520
WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND CHORAL BOOSTERS WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$44,506
WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$17,500
YOUTH SERVICES SYSTEM WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$7,500
LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$5,000
ORCHARD PARK HOSPITAL WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$35,486
COMMUNITY IMPACT NETWORK WHEELING, WV	CHARITABLE	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST	TRUSTEE	10	$25,638

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen J Prince Foundation?

Helen J Prince Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WHEELING, WV. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Helen J Prince Foundation?

As of 2024, Helen J Prince Foundation holds $4.2M in total assets with $273K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $392K in 2024.

Where does Helen J Prince Foundation operate?

Helen J Prince Foundation has awarded grants in West Virginia.

What size grants does Helen J Prince Foundation award?

In 2024, Helen J Prince Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $392K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helen J Prince Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen J Prince Foundation reported a distributable amount of $331K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.