The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Its 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to the South Hampton Roads Virginia area and that recipients must demonstrate financial need.
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation gave $162K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,640
- +236.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,695
- +144.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $447,441
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants must submit a request for an award, demonstrate financial hardship and need for housing, food, medical care, or similar assistance, and provide proof of income. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Nina M Troyer
Mailing address: 504 Woodards Ford Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 482-7626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rosedale Bible College ($100K). Together the top 5 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($33,640), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to the South Hampton Roads Virginia area. In 2025, 26% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia; other recipient states were Ohio (64%), North Carolina (5%), and Indiana (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 663% 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 $5K (2020) to $162K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Bible College Irwin, OH | Religious education | $100,000 |
| Acef Harrisonburg, VA | Kitchen renovation for school | $12,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,640 |
| Jordan Hobbs Chesapeake, VA | Hospice care | $8,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian School Chesapeake, VA | Security upgrades for school | $5,000 |
| Mission of Sight Inc Marion, OH | Hurricane relief | $3,000 |
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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 | $447,441 | $16,225 | $161,938 | $161,640 | 11 | $161,640 | $16,225 | $24,363 |
| 2024 | $593,154 | $61 | $48,025 | $48,000 | 8 | $48,000 | $61 | $29,962 |
| 2023 | $641,118 | $500,023 | $10,025 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,000 | $23 | $10,454 |
| 2022 | $151,120 | $100,010 | $65,800 | $65,775 | 4 | $65,775 | $10 | $4,710 |
| 2021 | $116,910 | $100,003 | $15,343 | $15,200 | 4 | $15,200 | $3 | $1,632 |
| 2020 | $32,250 | $3 | $5,425 | $5,400 | 2 | — | $3 | $1,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The filing’s application instructions describe assistance for people experiencing financial hardship and needing housing, food, medical care, or similar support. The 2025 grants show awards to educational and religious organizations, as well as individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $161,640. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest awards included $100,000 to Rosedale Bible College for religious education and $12,000 to ACEF for a school kitchen renovation. Other awards included $8,000 to an individual recipient for hospice care, $5,000 to Mt Pleasant Christian School for security upgrades, and $3,000 to Mission of Sight Inc for hurricane relief. The foundation also made grants to individual recipients for medical bills and financial assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nina M Troyer as Foundation Manager and Tina R Harrell and Tammy T Tabor as directors.
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy T Tabor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina R Harrell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina M Troyer
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mervin R Troyer (2020–2024) — Foundation Manager
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 Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation
How much does The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation give each year?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation gave $162K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 8 grants.
What is The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,695, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation give grants?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chesapeake, VA (2 grants).
Does The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistance" (5 grants).
Who are The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rosedale Bible College ($100,000), Acef ($12,000) and Jordan Hobbs ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($33,640), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation reported $447K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The filing’s application instructions describe assistance for people experiencing financial hardship and needing housing, food, medical care, or similar support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation?
The 2024 filing says applicants must submit a request for an award, demonstrate financial hardship and need for housing, food, medical care, or similar assistance, and provide proof of income. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's EIN?
The Mervin R & Nina M Troyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0126805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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