K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Bluefield, an individual recipient Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $108,500 to organizations in an individual recipient, Kentucky, and Virginia, including organizations working in equestrian events, arts and culture, education, and community support.
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust gave $109K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,500
- +2070.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,781
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,048,588
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 950, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304) 325-7151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kentucky Horse Park ($35K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 32% to recipients in Kentucky, and 32% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $168K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation Lexington, VA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp Bluefield, WV | Cultural Heritage Center | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Fellowship Home Bluefield, WV | For Transitional Living | $6,500 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV Charleston, WV | Museum Admission Fee for | $5,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action War, WV | Education/Literacy Program | $5,000 |
| The Sanders House Bluefield, VA | The Support Projects IN | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Charleston, WV | Donation | $3,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc Charleston, WV | Admission to Nutcracker for | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,048,588 | $106,765 | $126,876 | $108,500 | 16 | $112,872 | $93,120 | $137,432 |
| 2024 | $2,070,056 | $101,547 | $25,325 | $5,000 | 1 | $9,414 | $87,751 | $158,057 |
| 2023 | $1,952,334 | $199,346 | $176,673 | $157,516 | 23 | $161,795 | $186,225 | $150,201 |
| 2022 | $1,963,590 | $168,434 | $189,789 | $168,476 | 27 | $172,920 | $154,894 | $157,516 |
| 2021 | $1,985,101 | $192,787 | $169,339 | $147,721 | 26 | $154,635 | $181,388 | $165,476 |
| 2020 | $1,961,779 | $136,247 | $166,634 | $151,000 | 31 | — | $125,459 | $149,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Virginia Horse Center Foundation describes its mission as hosting equestrian events and celebrating the bond between people and horses. The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of an individual recipient says it provides educational, entertaining, and inspirational experiences in the arts and sciences. Big Creek People in Action says it fosters a community where people learn, work, play, and grow together.
Other 2025 recipients include the Mercer County Fellowship Home, which says it provides temporary residence to people suffering from alcoholism, and an individual recipient Community College’s foundation, which says it supports the college and provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $108,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to Kentucky Horse Park for general purposes, $25,000 to Virginia Horse Center Foundation for general use, and $10,000 to Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp for a cultural heritage center. Other grants included $6,500 to Mercer County Fellowship Home for transitional living, $5,000 to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of an individual recipient, and $5,000 to Big Creek People in Action for an education and literacy program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
First Community Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's only listed officer is First Community Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Community Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to First Community Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust gave $109K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,781, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's top state is West Virginia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (32%) and Virginia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bluefield, WV (4 grants) and Charleston, WV (4 grants).
Does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (3 grants).
Who are K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Kentucky Horse Park ($35,000), Virginia Horse Center Foundation ($25,000) and Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (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 K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Virginia Horse Center Foundation describes its mission as hosting equestrian events and celebrating the bond between people and horses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0747723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/k-b-tierney-charitable-foundation-trust-morg_80429a5377234148823d431284e25263
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