Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in Wardensville, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $900. Net investment income was $9K.
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund gave $900 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $900), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $900
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $900
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $245,229
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $900.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,229 | $8,917 | $972 | $900 | 1 | $8,917 |
| 2024 | $237,285 | $5,387 | $510 | — | — | $5,387 |
| 2023 | $232,158 | $724 | $301 | — | — | $724 |
| 2022 | $231,735 | $3,658 | $672 | — | — | $3,658 |
| 2021 | $228,749 | $5,968 | — | — | — | $5,968 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund is led by Michael McDonald, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael McDonald
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Connie Wilson
Vice President
Officer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Candi Fitzwater
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Pati Combs (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Wanda Billmeyer (2021–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund
How much does Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund give each year?
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund gave $900 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund?
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $9K.
Where does Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund operate?
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund's EIN?
Merwin C Ludwig Educational Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0699102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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