Sacred Heart Childrens Center Inc
Sacred Heart Childrens Center Inc is a private foundation located in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The organization has served the children of Harrison County for over 90 years, evolving significantly throughout its history. Originally established as a Catholic orphanage in April 1928, operated by Capuchin sisters from New Jersey, the organization transitioned to become a public daycare center in the 1970s. By the early 1980s, it transformed into a volunteer-directed private foundation that accepts funds and distributes grants to benefit children in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$127K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
58
-6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide social welfare services for the children of Harrison County, West Virginia. The organization grants funds annually to organizations such as churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations that serve children in the county.
Primary funding areas include:
- Student winter clothing
- Summer reading programs
- Scholarships
- Safer helmets and protective equipment
- Field fees and sports equipment
- Uniforms and athletic equipment
- Christmas toys and holiday assistance
- Child advocacy and child welfare programs
Grantmaking
Sacred Heart Childrens Center made 62 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024). Typical grant awards range from $300 to $25,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on Harrison County, West Virginia, providing grants primarily for needy children in this region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total assets: $2,007,873
- Total revenues: $165,635
- Total expenses: $152,446
- Total giving: $126,518
- Number of employees: 0
EIN: 55-0528075
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 1581, Clarksburg, WV 26302-1581
- Phone: 304-623-0859
- Website: www.sacredheartchildrenscenter.org
- Email: sacredheartchildrenscenter@gmail.com
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,007,873 | $1,994,684 | $2,071,935 |
| Revenue | $165,635 | $68,695 | $93,605 |
| Expenses | $152,446 | $145,946 | $180,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $126,518 | $117,108 | $150,697 |
| Net Investment Income | $138,845 | $36,978 | $60,794 |
| Distributable Amount | $122,174 | $115,275 | $132,659 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sacred Heart Childrens Center Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Meredith McCarthy, Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Strange | President | 1 | — |
| Terry Brewer | Vice-President | 1 | — |
| Dorian James | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Meredith McCarthy | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dr Kelly Heal-Ortiz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Priscilla Susan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Derika Bowyer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shannon Beam | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joyce Griffin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kelly Coulter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Reed | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michelene Sheppard | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ursula LaLama | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christopher Meighen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Trina Britcher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sister Maria Rukwishuro | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Lang | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Yazvac | Board Member | 1 | — |
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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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