Thomas J West Family Char Trust
Thomas J West Family Char Trust is a private foundation based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations serving educational, civic, cultural, medical, animal-welfare, and other purposes.
Thomas J West Family Char Trust at a glance
In short: Thomas J West Family Char Trust gave $44K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,787
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,564
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $651,152
- +8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas J West Family Char Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in letter form to Mid Penn Bank Trust Department, indicating the purpose for which the funds will be used. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mid Penn Bank Trust Department
Mailing address: PO Box 660, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: (570) 516-8325
Email: karen.kenderdine@midpennbank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas J West Family Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeast Pa Man & Emp Council ($14K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to New York, and 3% to Washington, DC. The filing also lists 0% for Florida and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas J West Family Char Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pa Man & Emp Council Pottsville, PA | Educational | $13,500 |
| St Joseph Center for Pottsville, PA | Education | $6,000 |
| Downtown Shenandoah Inc Shenandoah, PA | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Pottsville Free Public Library Pottsville, PA | Educational | $3,500 |
| Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Avenues Foundation Pottsville, PA | Public Charity | $1,620 |
| American Cancer Society Frackville, PA | Medical | $1,500 |
| Blue Mountain Gridiron Club Orwigsburg, PA | Youth Sports | $1,500 |
| Hillside SPCA Pottsville, PA | Animal Shelter | $1,500 |
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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 | $651,152 | $36,682 | $57,702 | $43,787 | 28 | $43,787 | $36,320 | $44,290 |
| 2024 | $602,457 | $30,383 | $71,152 | $57,880 | 28 | $57,880 | $30,383 | $43,061 |
| 2023 | $633,175 | $26,301 | $53,280 | $41,202 | 26 | $41,202 | $26,301 | $40,789 |
| 2022 | $623,222 | $21,676 | $61,666 | $48,797 | 30 | $48,797 | $21,556 | $42,915 |
| 2021 | $585,906 | $29,913 | $57,895 | $44,365 | 28 | $44,365 | $29,735 | $46,103 |
| 2020 | $589,319 | $25,562 | $54,210 | $42,345 | 29 | — | $25,425 | $39,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J West Family Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, a public library, community development, medical causes, youth sports, and animal welfare. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Downtown Shenandoah Inc aims to promote economic, cultural, and civic growth in Shenandoah; Pottsville Free Public Library provides library services to the city and Schuylkill County; and Hillside SPCA provides care and adoption services for homeless animals and educates the public about humane treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 28 grants totaling $43,787. Grants ranged from $50 to $13,500, with a median of $350. The largest awards included $13,500 to Northeast PA Man & Emp Council for an educational purpose, $6,000 to St Joseph Center for education, $5,000 to Downtown Shenandoah Inc for public charity, and $3,500 to Pottsville Free Public Library for an educational purpose. Other recipients included Penn State Schuylkill ($2,500), Planned Parenthood Fed of America ($2,000), and Avenues Foundation ($1,620).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James C Bohorad as co-trustee.
Thomas J West Family Char Trust is led by James C. Bohorad, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James C. Bohorad
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to James C Bohorad (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas J West Family Char Trust
How much does Thomas J West Family Char Trust give each year?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust gave $44K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 28 grants.
What is Thomas J West Family Char Trust's typical grant size?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $1,564, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J West Family Char Trust give grants?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pottsville, PA (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Schuylkill Haven, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Thomas J West Family Char Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas J West Family Char Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (11 grants), "Public Charity" (7 grants) and "Charity" (4 grants).
Who are Thomas J West Family Char Trust's largest grantees?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Northeast Pa Man & Emp Council ($13,500), St Joseph Center for ($6,000) and Downtown Shenandoah Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J West Family Char Trust?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust reported $651K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas J West Family Char Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, a public library, community development, medical causes, youth sports, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas J West Family Char Trust?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas J West Family Char Trust's EIN?
Thomas J West Family Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6777707. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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