John W Trenton Benevolent Trust
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust is a private foundation, based in Kingwood, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $7K.
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust at a glance
In short: John W Trenton Benevolent Trust gave $165K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $33K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $164,763
- +1838.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $32,953
- +1450.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,095
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who John W Trenton Benevolent Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Preston County Schools ($103K). Together the top 3 received $163K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John W Trenton Benevolent Trust gives
- Giving grew 1691% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $165K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preston County Schools Kingwood, WV | Bleachers Andconcrete Workat Field | $102,668 |
| Preston Mat Club Inc Kingwood, WV | Wrestlingfacility | $50,000 |
| Kingwood Parks & Recreation Kingwood, WV | Recoat Tenniscourts at Kingwoodcity Park | $10,095 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7,300 | $164,941 | $164,763 | 5 | $164,941 | $7,300 | $6,716 |
| 2022 | $157,750 | $7,839 | $8,769 | $8,500 | 4 | $8,660 | $7,839 | $8,209 |
| 2021 | $158,676 | $7,526 | $9,255 | $9,000 | 4 | $9,150 | $7,526 | $9,168 |
| 2020 | $160,386 | $6,173 | $9,436 | $9,200 | 6 | — | $6,173 | $8,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Trenton Benevolent Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David P. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah T. Livengood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Schwer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 John W Trenton Benevolent Trust
How much does John W Trenton Benevolent Trust give each year?
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust gave $165K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's typical grant size?
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's median grant in 2023 was $10,095, and its average grant was $32,953, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Trenton Benevolent Trust give grants?
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kingwood, WV (3 grants).
Does John W Trenton Benevolent Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's largest grantees?
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Preston County Schools ($102,668), Preston Mat Club Inc ($50,000) and Kingwood Parks & Recreation ($10,095), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is John W Trenton Benevolent Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, John W Trenton Benevolent Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's EIN?
John W Trenton Benevolent Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6136333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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