Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation
The Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Established in 2012, the foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking in the Upper Ohio Valley region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+41.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
-29.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- General operations and general purposes of nonprofit organizations
- Youth center building projects
- Educational programs
- Trauma sensory playgrounds
- Winter freeze shelters
- Technology upgrades
- Health care initiatives
- Food security and nutrition programs
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations to date.
Grant Range
approximately $72,000
Average Grant
approximately $72,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in West Virginia, with some grants distributed to organizations in Ohio and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $23,354,945
- Total Revenues: $3,116,550
- Total Expenses: $1,751,684
- Annual Income: $5.4 million
Historical Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $10.5 million in 2012 to $23.4 million in 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Robert J Krall
- Staff: 3 employees
- Governance: 4 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Yaeger Jr | Trustee | 2.5 | $120,549 |
| Robert J Krall | Trustee | 2 | $120,548 |
| Holly S Planinsic | Trustee | 2 | $120,549 |
| Robert P Fitzsimmons | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 83 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003-1541
- Phone: (304) 242-2300
- EIN: 45-4168812
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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