The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather

PARKERSBURG, WV EIN: 55-6170318

The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PARKERSBURG, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $106K. Net investment income was $149K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$106K

-5.8% YoY

Grant Count

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-21.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $354K (100%)

States

West Virginia

Cities

Harrisville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,820,637	$1,780,547	$1,786,075
Revenue	$157,824	$117,765	$101,063
Expenses	$117,734	$123,293	$105,471
Qualifying Distributions	$106,000	$112,500	$94,916
Net Investment Income	$148,950	$109,951	$90,508
Distributable Amount	$111,948	$104,156	$112,330

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Assembly of God ($35,000), Awana Clubs of Ritchie County ($21,000), St Luke's United Methodist Church Preschool ($18,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD HARRISVILLE, WV	TO HELP WITH A LEAGUE FOR COPI A BASKETBALL THAT INCLUDES: REFEREES, UNIFORMS, AWARDS, CLINICS, FOOD & SUPPLIES	$10,000
AWANA CLUBS OF RITCHIE COUNTY HARRISVILLE, WV	TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS TO RUN THE PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES NEW LEADER TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL.	$21,000
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD HARRISVILLE, WV	TO OBTAIN RESOURCES TO MAKE NEEDED REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS ENSURING CONTINUATION OF CURRENT SERVICES & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES	$35,000
HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HARRISVILLE, WV	TO SUPPORT CLASS TRIPS, SCHOOL T-SHIRTS FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF AND AN ARCHERY SET FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS.	$10,000
RITCHIE RIDERS 4-H HORSE CLUB HARRISVILLE, WV	TO PURCHASE PANELS FOR SAFE ENCLOSURES FOR SHOWS & CLINICS WITH HORSES, PURCHASE OF TRAILER TO STORE & TRANSPORT	$12,000
ST LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL HARRISVILLE, WV	TO HELP WITH CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, FOOD, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRADUATION & BIBLES, FIELD TRIPS & PARTIES, NEW PLAYHOUSE	$18,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHELLE HARSHBARGER	ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	—
ROGER GARRETT	ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	—
WESBANCO	ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	$2,860

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather?

The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PARKERSBURG, WV. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather?

As of 2024, The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather holds $1.8M in total assets with $158K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $106K in 2024.

Where does The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather operate?

The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather has awarded grants in West Virginia.

What size grants does The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather award?

In 2024, The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather awarded 6 grants totaling $106K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather reported a distributable amount of $112K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather's EIN?

The Wade H and Doris Mildred Prather's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6170318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.