Imagine Just Peace Foundation
Imagine Just Peace Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. It makes grants for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific activities that advance respect for human rights and human dignity, equality and nondiscrimination, justice and the rule of law, diversity, and equal opportunity.
Imagine Just Peace Foundation at a glance
In short: Imagine Just Peace Foundation gave $8K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $448.824), top state West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,630
- +193.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +325.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $449
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $295
- Total assets
- $244,151
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Imagine Just Peace Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants can request grant applications from the foundation; the filing names Frank D Calabrese as the person to contact. Awards must be used exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific activities advancing the purposes described above.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank D Calabrese
Mailing address: 36 Arlington Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 232-1333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Imagine Just Peace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John the Evangelist Roman Cath ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to West Virginia (41%), Ohio (15%), Maryland (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Imagine Just Peace Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $8K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Roman Cath Wellsburg, WV | General Support | $1,500 |
| Eroh Martins Ferry, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| YWCA Wheeling, WV | General Support | $1,000 |
| Association of Marian Helpers Stockbridge, MA | General Support | $600 |
| Fisher House Rockville, MD | General Support | $500 |
| Joys Reigns Lutheran Edgewater, MD | General Support | $500 |
| Underground Railroad Washington, PA | General Support | $500 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Support | $400 |
| Franciscan Mission Mt Vernon, NY | General Support | $295 |
| Fairness WV Institute Charleston, WV | General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,151 | $1,035 | $12,127 | $7,630 | 17 | $12,127 | $12,159 |
| 2023 | $255,243 | $100,000 | $9,462 | $2,600 | 4 | $9,462 | $8,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Imagine Just Peace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes the purposes its awards must support, including respect for racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity and the equal opportunity needed for people to realize their potential and shared prosperity.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Fairness WV Institute says its mission is to provide education and grassroots advocacy about issues important to LGBT West Virginians. Hoboken Historical Museum says it works to advance understanding of Hoboken history, culture, and architecture through exhibits, artifact preservation, documentation, and publications.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $7,630. Grants ranged from $35 to $1,500, with a median grant of $295. Its largest grants included $1,500 to St John the Evangelist Roman Cath (Wellsburg, WV), $1,000 each to EROH (Martins Ferry, OH) and YWCA (Wheeling, WV), and $600 to Association of Marian Helpers (Stockbridge, MA). Other listed grants included $500 each to Fisher House, Joys Reigns Lutheran, and Underground Railroad; $400 to Mercy Ships; and $250 each to Fairness WV Institute and WV FREE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank D Calabrese, Katherine M Ball, and John R Felton Jr as trustees.
Imagine Just Peace Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank D. Calabrese
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Felton Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine M. Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Imagine Just Peace Foundation
How much does Imagine Just Peace Foundation give each year?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation gave $8K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is Imagine Just Peace Foundation's typical grant size?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $295, and its average grant was $449, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Imagine Just Peace Foundation give grants?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation's top state is West Virginia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (2 grants) and Charleston, WV (2 grants).
Does Imagine Just Peace Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Imagine Just Peace Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Imagine Just Peace Foundation's largest grantees?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John the Evangelist Roman Cath ($1,500), Eroh ($1,000) and YWCA ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Imagine Just Peace Foundation?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 Imagine Just Peace Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes the purposes its awards must support, including respect for racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity and the equal opportunity needed for people to realize their potential and shared prosperity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Imagine Just Peace Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Imagine Just Peace Foundation's EIN?
Imagine Just Peace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2950042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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