J Herman Isner Trust
J Herman Isner Trust is a private foundation, based in Kerens, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $34K.
J Herman Isner Trust at a glance
In short: J Herman Isner Trust gave $34K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,500
- +24.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,375
- +117.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $1,051,526
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who J Herman Isner Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Camp Pioneer ($23K). Together the top 4 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Herman Isner Trust gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $125K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Pioneer Beverly, WV | Agriculture Youth &4-H Camp | $22,500 |
| Upshur County FFA Buckhannon, WV | Youth Agriculture Education Program | $5,500 |
| Bu Baseball Booster Assoc Buckhannon, WV | Youth Baseball | $3,000 |
| Mountain Hopspice Elkins, WV | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,051,526 | $204,030 | $152,061 | $33,500 | 4 | $885,293 |
| 2025 | $1,020,836 | $155,113 | $123,017 | $27,000 | 7 | $224,571 |
| 2024 | $996,313 | $417,024 | $115,358 | $8,500 | 3 | $587,050 |
| 2023 | $545,451 | $284,889 | $218,848 | $125,021 | 5 | $203,874 |
| 2022 | $479,369 | $207,761 | $152,106 | $24,345 | 4 | $167,377 |
| 2021 | $847,866 | $127,434 | $139,959 | $42,100 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Herman Isner Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Terry N. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Jeffrey Kyle
Trustee
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $9K (2026)
Patrick A. Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $9K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doris Bonner (2021–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Jeff Kyle (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to Jeffrey Kyle (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Herman Isner Trust
How much does J Herman Isner Trust give each year?
J Herman Isner Trust gave $34K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is J Herman Isner Trust's typical grant size?
J Herman Isner Trust's median grant in 2026 was $4,250, and its average grant was $8,375, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Herman Isner Trust give grants?
J Herman Isner Trust gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buckhannon, WV (2 grants).
Does J Herman Isner Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on J Herman Isner Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is J Herman Isner Trust?
J Herman Isner Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $204K.
What is J Herman Isner Trust's EIN?
J Herman Isner Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1101724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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