The Greer Foundation
The Greer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morgantown, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Greer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greer Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $52,069
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Greer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How The Greer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center Inc Morgantown, WV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,069 | $1,455 | $5,069 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,455 | $2,753 |
| 2024 | $55,683 | $2,088 | $5,006 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,088 | $2,893 |
| 2023 | $58,601 | $422 | $5,025 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $422 | $3,184 |
| 2022 | $63,204 | — | $5,025 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $3,322 |
| 2021 | $68,229 | — | $3,350 | $3,325 | 1 | $3,325 | — | $3,523 |
| 2020 | $71,579 | — | $2,026 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — | $3,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Greer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R. Raese
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Aaron M. Shahan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Agnes R. Raese
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James M. Troy (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane G. Raese (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth A. Raese (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Greer Foundation
How much does The Greer Foundation give each year?
The Greer Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Greer Foundation?
The Greer Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Greer Foundation operate?
The Greer Foundation has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is The Greer Foundation's EIN?
The Greer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3051108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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