The Willy Foundation Inc
The Willy Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Willy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Willy Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,500
- +295.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,688
- -50.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $226,751
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Willy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home ($3K). Together the top 8 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Willy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% 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 $2K (2023) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Charleston, WV | General Support | $2,500 |
| Holz Elementary School Charleston, WV | General Support | $2,000 |
| John Adams Middle School Charleston, WV | General Support | $2,000 |
| George Washington High School Charleston, WV | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hayes Middle School St Albans, WV | General Support | $2,000 |
| Edgewood Historical Society Charleston, WV | General Support | $1,500 |
| Patriot Lacross Assn Charleston, WV | General Support | $1,000 |
| Daymark Charleston, WV | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,751 | $20,763 | $16,988 | $13,500 | 8 | $16,461 | $9,598 | $11,096 |
| 2024 | $222,976 | $10,028 | $7,395 | $3,411 | 1 | $6,197 | $1,965 | $11,181 |
| 2023 | $220,343 | $5,575 | $4,735 | $1,500 | 1 | $4,725 | — | $10,892 |
| 2022 | $219,503 | $6,833 | $8,151 | $4,500 | 3 | $8,151 | $723 | $10,881 |
| 2021 | $220,821 | $6,077 | $6,852 | — | — | $6,852 | $302 | $10,904 |
| 2020 | $221,596 | $6,631 | $5,915 | $2,984 | 2 | — | — | $10,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Willy Foundation Inc is led by James Shuman, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Shuman
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Grant P. H. Shuman
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward S. Shuman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan S. Shuman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane H. Shuman (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Willy Foundation Inc
How much does The Willy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Willy Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The Willy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Willy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,688, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Willy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Willy Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (7 grants).
Does The Willy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Willy Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Willy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Willy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home ($2,500), Holz Elementary School ($2,000) and John Adams Middle School ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Willy Foundation Inc?
The Willy Foundation Inc reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Willy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Willy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0839151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Willy Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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