The James H and Alice Teubert
The James H and Alice Teubert Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Huntington, West Virginia. Established in 1987, the foundation was created from the estate of Clinton J. Teubert and operates as a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)(3) status.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.1M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-5.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support organizations that provide aid to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, with particular emphasis on Cabell and Wayne Counties in West Virginia. Over its more than 30-year history, the foundation has funded blindness-related projects and organizations at both local and national levels. The foundation has also supported educational initiatives, including the Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students, which it began supporting in 1990.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation awarded a $77,000 grant to the American Foundation for the Blind in partnership with Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation to conduct research on access to quality care for hospital patients who are blind or visually impaired. The project included literature review, focus groups, staff interviews, and development of training materials for hospital staff.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Kentucky, and New York, which account for 88% of all funding. Additional funding has been distributed to organizations in Alabama. The foundation maintains a particular focus on Cabell and Wayne Counties in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $29,063,571 (as of most recent filing)
- Annual Income: $4.4 million
- Total Giving: $1,178,995 (recent filing year)
- Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $18.5 million in 2010 to $27.4 million in 2023
- Governance: The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees
- IRS Ruling Year: 1987
- EIN: 55-6101813
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,063,571 | $27,392,581 | $23,487,997 |
| Revenue | $1,316,492 | $1,312,580 | $1,106,561 |
| Expenses | $1,426,912 | $1,465,442 | $1,329,188 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,303,054 | $1,332,053 | $1,207,563 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,195,975 | $1,199,326 | $953,692 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,327,176 | $1,229,867 | $1,152,969 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
51 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
Jimelle Bowen serves as Executive Director of the foundation and has been recognized for her leadership role in the organization's work.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR MATTHEW A ROHRBACH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DINA BLOM | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID H LUNSFORD | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| GRANT MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| AARON PREECE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SHELLEY ADKINS | EXEC. DIR. | 30 | $51,000 |
| TAYLOR HOOD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HEATHER MCCOMAS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JIMELLE BOWEN | EX EXEC. DIR | 30 | $25,413 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2016, the James H. and Alice Teubert Charitable Trust and its executive director, Jimelle Bowen, were honored as visionaries by the American Foundation for the Blind at a gala in Huntington, West Virginia. The foundation was recognized for its vital role in helping ensure equal access and opportunity for people with vision loss.
Editor''s Page: A Spotlight on the Teubert FoundationThe foundation continues to support AccessWorld, an online technology publication focused on accessibility for individuals with vision loss, and maintains ongoing partnerships with organizations working to expand possibilities for people with vision loss both locally and nationally.
AFB to Honor Visionaries During Fall Gala in Huntington, WVContact Information
- Address: PO Box 2131, Huntington, WV 25722
- Telephone: (304) 525-6637
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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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