Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable is a private foundation based in Abingdon, Virginia. It made 20 grants totaling $40,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in several states.
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable at a glance
In short: Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable gave $40K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $870,712
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable
- 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. Its filing says to submit a letter explaining why funds are requested and how they will be used. The filing refers applicants to the statement for line 2B for deadlines and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- See statement for line 2B; no specific date is provided.
- Deadline
- See statement for line 2B; no specific date is provided.
- Contact
Application contact: Olin Muriel Prather Charit Found
Mailing address: 988 West Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: (276) 628-3171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peregrine-Huff Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Michigan (30%), Virginia (28%), Kentucky (20%), Tennessee (9%), and West Virginia (8%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $110K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peregrine-Huff Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Chairitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Big Sandy College Ed Foundations Prestonsburg, KY | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Dewey Dam Dog & Cat Protection Prestonsburg, KY | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA | Chairitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Morrison School Bristol, VA | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
| Symphony of the Mountains Kingsport, TN | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Pakersburg Parkersburg, WV | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Women at Risk International Wyoming, MI | Chairable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $870,712 | $155,973 | $117,974 | $40,000 | 20 | $102,036 | $36,890 | $109,418 |
| 2023 | $834,845 | $218,221 | $124,076 | $40,000 | 21 | $106,786 | $139,185 | $89,265 |
| 2022 | $740,700 | $163,582 | $191,337 | $110,000 | 28 | $173,341 | $22,800 | $88,152 |
| 2021 | $768,455 | $202,658 | $172,419 | $100,000 | 28 | $151,465 | $147,910 | $94,337 |
| 2020 | $738,216 | $71,022 | $127,710 | $55,000 | 18 | — | $19,940 | $81,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in the arts, music, education, animal protection, and services for people at risk or experiencing homelessness. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the William King Museum of Art says its mission is to provide art exhibits and education to Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Symphony of the Mountains says it aims to enrich audiences’ cultural experiences through musical entertainment and education. Women at Risk International says it works with partners in more than 60 countries to support people at risk through culturally sensitive intervention projects. His Healing Touch Ministries says it delivers free medical treatment and drugs to underserved individuals, while Selahs Center of Hope says it provides temporary housing, education, employment training, and counseling for homeless pregnant women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $40,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $8,000 to Peregrine-Huff Foundation; $4,000 each to Big Sandy College Ed Foundations, Dewey Dam Dog & Cat Protection, and William King Museum of Art; $3,500 to Morrison School; and $3,000 each to Symphony of the Mountains and Humane Society of Parkersburg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel J. Moyle Jr. as president, Thomas T. Huff as secretary, Thomas M. Hicok as treasurer, Bruce Prather as director, and James A. Combs as vice president.
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable is led by Daniel J. Moyle Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Moyle Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Prather
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Combs
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Hicok
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas T. Huff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable
How much does Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable give each year?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable gave $40K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 21 grants.
What is Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's typical grant size?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable give grants?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's top state is Michigan, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (28%) and Kentucky (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (4 grants), Prestonsburg, KY (2 grants), Abingdon, VA (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Who are Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's largest grantees?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Peregrine-Huff Foundation ($8,000), Big Sandy College Ed Foundations ($4,000) and Dewey Dam Dog & Cat Protection ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable reported $871K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (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 Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in the arts, music, education, animal protection, and services for people at risk or experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable?
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 Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's EIN?
Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3018982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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