Mary Thrash and William F Thrash
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash is a private foundation based in Lost Creek, West Virginia. It provides scholarships to graduating seniors of South Harrison High School in Lost Creek.
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash at a glance
In short: Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gave $88K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,000
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,933
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,170,340
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% 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 Mary Thrash and William F Thrash
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 98, Lost Creek, WV 26385
Phone: (304) 745-3342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Thrash and William F Thrash funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 $38K (2020) to $88K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 30 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $88,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,170,340 | $264,390 | $89,350 | $88,000 | 30 | $88,000 | $105,969 |
| 2024 | $1,995,300 | $527,314 | $81,850 | $80,500 | 30 | $80,500 | $87,299 |
| 2023 | $1,549,836 | $1,234,545 | $47,570 | $45,500 | 26 | $45,500 | $47,100 |
| 2022 | $362,861 | $190,290 | $75,317 | $73,000 | 22 | $73,000 | $15,040 |
| 2021 | $247,888 | $98,862 | $45,120 | $45,000 | 24 | $45,120 | $10,885 |
| 2020 | $194,146 | $238,009 | $43,863 | $38,338 | 1 | — | $8,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Thrash and William F Thrash reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to graduating seniors of South Harrison High School. Its 2025 itemized grants were all to recipients in West Virginia.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $88,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,750 to $3,750, with a median of $3,750. The largest listed awards were $3,750 each; their stated purpose was scholarships for graduates of South Harrison High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Virgil L McNemar as president, Gregory H Moore as treasurer, and Kermit P Stutler as secretary.
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash is led by Virgil L. McNemar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virgil L. McNemar
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory H. Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kermit P. Stutler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mary Thrash and William F Thrash
How much does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash give each year?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gave $88K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 30 grants.
What is Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's typical grant size?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $2,933, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash give grants?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship to Graduate of South Harrison High School" (29 grants).
How large is Mary Thrash and William F Thrash?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 Mary Thrash and William F Thrash fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to graduating seniors of South Harrison High School. Its 2025 itemized grants were all to recipients in West Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Thrash and William F Thrash?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's EIN?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1764872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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