The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling is a public charity based in Wheeling, West Virginia, formed in 1945. Its stated purpose is to support the public parks of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, and provide for the continued existence of the Wheeling Park Commission and its work maintaining a public park system for the general public.
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling at a glance
In short: The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling reported $1.2M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,212,853 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $24,092,281
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,572,834
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,229,669
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,322,976
- -43.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling
- Contact
Mailing address: Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 243-4011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission concerns the public parks of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $939K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2025 it reported $1.2M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park Commission Wheeling, WV | For the maintenance and operation of the public parks of wheeling, West Virginia. | $2,228,877 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,092,281 | $2,572,834 | $1,322,976 | $1,212,853 | Total only | $1,229,669 |
| 2024 | $21,650,277 | $2,361,654 | $2,338,521 | $2,228,877 | 1 | $1,337,149 |
| 2023 | $20,616,795 | $1,647,678 | $1,200,147 | $1,097,266 | 1 | $602,086 |
| 2022 | $18,140,801 | $1,149,663 | $1,940,660 | $1,838,613 | 1 | $280,783 |
| 2021 | $22,910,458 | $3,155,007 | $1,628,212 | $1,529,355 | 1 | $2,443,495 |
| 2020 | $21,084,740 | $2,212,245 | $1,036,097 | $938,577 | 1 | $863,381 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to support the public parks of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.” Its filing describes a program of providing for the continued existence of the Wheeling Park Commission and its objectives of maintaining a public park system for the general public.
Grantmaking
The funder reported one grant in 2024, totaling $2,228,877, and one grant in 2023, totaling $1,097,266. The available information does not identify the recipients, so typical grant size and notable grantees cannot be specified. The 2025 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Gregory McDermott as chairman, Joan C Stamp as vice chairman, David H McKinley as secretary-treasurer, Gene Fahey and Justin Seibert as directors, and Bob Peckenpaugh as president and CEO. The filing states that the trustees are the park commissioners of the City of Wheeling: two are appointed by the city manager, and three by the president of the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling is led by Bob Peckenpaugh, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Peckenpaugh
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Gregory McDermott
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin B. Seibert
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Fahey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. McKinley
Secretary-Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary-Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan C. Stamp
Vice Chairman
Secretary-Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sue Seibert Farnsworth (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Wilbur S. Jones (2020) — Chairman
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 Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling
How much does The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling give each year?
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling reported $1.2M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 1 grant.
How large is The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling?
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to support the public parks of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.” Its filing describes a program of providing for the continued existence of the Wheeling Park Commission and its objectives of maintaining a public park system for the general public. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling?
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling make grants?
The organization’s stated mission concerns the public parks of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.
What is The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling's EIN?
The Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6000663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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