James B Chambers Memorial

WHEELING, WV EIN: 55-0360517 Website

The James B. Chambers Memorial Foundation is a charitable trust established to enrich the lives and inspire the imagination of children in its service region. Founded in 1924, the Foundation has grown into one of the leading charitable trusts in its area, operating through strategic partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits to fulfill its mission of supporting indigent children.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.0M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$575K

-9.2% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+36.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B Chambers Memorial reported a distributable amount of $661K 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

Mission: To encourage and support indigent children's needs in Ohio County, WV and West Alexander, PA through strategically placed charitable resources.

The Foundation focuses on enriching lives, inspiring imagination, strengthening bodies, and building confidence in children. Its work encompasses facilities, structures, and programs designed to have positive impacts on young people and their communities.

Grantmaking

The Foundation regularly awards grants to area organizations and nonprofits. The Foundation maintains an active application process and welcomes inquiries from potential applicants regarding unique situations. The Foundation notes that reviewing the application materials can provide better comprehension of the grant process.

How to Apply

and welcomes inquiries from potential applicants regarding unique situations. The Foundation notes that reviewing the application materials can provide better comprehension of the grant process.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation's geographic focus is Ohio County, West Virginia and West Alexander, Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $2.9M (96%)

Pennsylvania $131K (4%)

States

Pennsylvania West Virginia

Cities

MorgantownW AlexanderWest AlexanderWheeling

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,026,454	$10,295,125	$10,234,892
Revenue	$1,432,100	$814,568	$1,220,471
Expenses	$699,127	$754,335	$697,581
Qualifying Distributions	$606,142	$678,287	$613,994
Net Investment Income	$1,344,365	$738,520	$1,136,884
Distributable Amount	$660,675	$609,736	$606,850

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

87 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kings Daughters ($166,667), Ymca ($97,692), United Way ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARC WHEELING, WV	SUMMER CAMP	$5,000
COMMUNITY IMPACT NETWORK WHEELING, WV	SUPPORT	$5,000
EASTER SEALS OV WHEELING, WV	CHILDREN SERVICES	$2,500
HOUSE OF THE CARPENTER WHEELING, WV	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$15,000
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE WHEELING, WV	SUMMER CAMPS	$60,000
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WHEELING, WV	SUPPLIES	$5,000
YMCA WHEELING, WV	PLAYGROUND	$97,692
YOUNG LIFE WHEELING, WV	SUMMER CAMP	$12,000
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL WHEELING, WV	SUPPORT	$250
UNITED WAY WHEELING, WV	SUPPORT	$75,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LISA ALLEN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CHRIS FREEMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	$2,650
CHARLIE SAVAGE	SECRETARY/TREASURER	2	$2,400
JAMES E ALTMEYER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
EDWARD G SLOANE JR	BOARD MEMBER	2	$2,650
BRIAN E JOSEPH	CHAIRMAN	2	$2,650
THOMAS GOMPERS	VICE CHAIRMAN	2	$2,650
HENRY B ALTMEYER	BOARD MEMBER	2	$2,400
MARY POCKL	BOARD MEMBER	2	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James B Chambers Memorial fund?

**Mission:** To encourage and support indigent children's needs in Ohio County, WV and West Alexander, PA through strategically placed charitable resources. The Foundation focuses on enriching lives, inspiring imagination, strengthening bodies, and building confidence in children. Its work encompasses facilities, structures, and programs designed to have positive impacts on young people and their communities.

How do I apply for a grant from James B Chambers Memorial?

Where does James B Chambers Memorial make grants?

The Foundation's geographic focus is Ohio County, West Virginia and West Alexander, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does James B Chambers Memorial award?

In 2024, James B Chambers Memorial awarded 14 grants totaling $575K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James B Chambers Memorial required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James B Chambers Memorial reported a distributable amount of $661K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.