Mary Thrash and William F Thrash
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash is a private foundation located in Lost Creek, West Virginia. Its 2021 filing describes scholarships for graduating seniors of South Harrison High School in Lost Creek as a charitable activity. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash at a glance
In short: Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gave $45K across 24 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 24
- Average grant
- $1,875
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $247,888
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary Thrash and William F Thrash
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- 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
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia. The filing also identifies the scholarship recipients as graduating seniors of South Harrison High School in Lost Creek, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary Thrash and William F Thrash gives
- In 2021 it paid out 415% of 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
In 2021 it made 24 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $247,888 | $98,862 | $45,120 | $45,000 | 24 | $45,120 | $10,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Thrash and William F Thrash reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2021 — 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 2021 filing reports providing scholarships to graduating seniors of South Harrison High School. It also states that management and administrative costs directly support and are necessary to carry out its charitable programs and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $45,000. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $2,500, with a median of $1,875. The largest listed grants were $2,500 scholarships to individual recipients graduating from South Harrison High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 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 the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Virgil L. McNemar
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Gregory H. Moore
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Kermit P. Stutler
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 $45K across 24 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's typical grant size?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's median grant in 2021 was $1,875, and its average grant was $1,875, across 24 grants on its 2021 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 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Thrash and William F Thrash's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship to Graduate of South Harrison High School" (24 grants).
How large is Mary Thrash and William F Thrash?
Mary Thrash and William F Thrash reported $248K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Thrash and William F Thrash fund?
The foundation’s 2021 filing reports providing scholarships to graduating seniors of South Harrison High School. It also states that management and administrative costs directly support and are necessary to carry out its charitable programs and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Thrash and William F Thrash?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. 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 82-7051492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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