The West Virginia School
The West Virginia School is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Romney, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $192K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $7K.
The West Virginia School at a glance
In short: The West Virginia School gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,300
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,100
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $191,634
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The West Virginia School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind ($3K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $8K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind Romney, WV | Class Trips | $1,500 |
| WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind Romney, WV | Class Projects | $1,300 |
| WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind Romney, WV | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,634 | $7,887 | $3,809 | $3,300 | 3 | $3,300 | $7,378 |
| 2023 | $182,660 | $13,396 | $5,771 | $1,800 | 2 | $1,800 | $983 |
| 2022 | $171,740 | $25,099 | $4,253 | $3,744 | 1 | $7,788 | $6,718 |
| 2021 | $176,999 | $8,528 | $495 | — | — | — | $7,386 |
| 2020 | $146,263 | $6,100 | $8,045 | $7,500 | 5 | — | $4,855 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The West Virginia School is led by Debbie Williamson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Williamson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kessler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madaline Mongold
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Johnson
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Oates
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Wolford (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Keith Richardson (2020) — Vice President
- Former: William Lipps (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 West Virginia School
How much does The West Virginia School give each year?
The West Virginia School gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is The West Virginia School's typical grant size?
The West Virginia School's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,100, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The West Virginia School give grants?
The West Virginia School gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Romney, WV (3 grants).
Does The West Virginia School give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The West Virginia School's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The West Virginia School?
The West Virginia School reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is The West Virginia School?
The West Virginia School is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Romney, WV. It holds $192K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The West Virginia School's EIN?
The West Virginia School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0741365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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