West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd
The West Virginia breeders classic, ltd. Is a trade association that promotes West Virginia thoroughbred breeding and racing, and is highlighted by an annual racing event and other promotional events.
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd at a glance
In short: West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd gave $20K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $20,000
- +166.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +166.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $977,520
- -8.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Aftercare Charles Town ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $20K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aftercare Charles Town Ranson, WV | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $977,520 | $412,892 | $500,629 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,108 |
| 2025 | $1,065,255 | $420,676 | $388,531 | $7,500 | 1 | $30,725 |
| 2024 | $1,033,110 | $430,238 | $393,013 | $15,000 | 1 | $20,059 |
| 2023 | $995,887 | $414,592 | $365,962 | $7,500 | 1 | $8,027 |
| 2022 | $947,293 | $526,498 | $357,592 | $10,000 | 1 | $4,111 |
| 2021 | $778,415 | $341,709 | $318,937 | $16,220 | 2 | $2,417 |
| 2019 | $655,916 | $360,984 | $376,341 | $10,000 | 1 | $5,540 |
About West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd is a public charity, based in Charles Town, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $978K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd is led by Carol A. Holden, President on every filing since 2019; 17 of 19 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol A. Holden
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$77K (2019) → $83K (2026)
Debbie McClure
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Edward Dockeney
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2026)
James Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2026)
Jerry Olsen
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$150 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Mary Via
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2026)
Paul Espinosa Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$150 (2019) → $100 (2026)
William H. Chesley
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2026
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$150 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Cynthia McKee
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$150 (2021) → $0 (2026)
Georgiana Pardo
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$50 (2022) → $100 (2026)
John Funkhouser
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2026)
Keith Berkeley
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$100 (2023) → $50 (2026)
Ron Marcus
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$50 (2023) → $100 (2026)
Doug Bowling
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$50 (2024) → $100 (2026)
Eddie Hough
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$100 (2024) → $100 (2026)
Sean Demeule
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie McIntosh
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$150 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Doug Allara
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$150 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Richard Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $150 (2026)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Lenny Hale (2019–2025) — Director
- Former: Sam Huff (2019–2024) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: Erich Zimny (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John McKee (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Saunders (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dominick Fargo (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Funkhouser (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Rogers (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia O'Bannon (2019) — Director
- Former: Rodger Ramey (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $83K, to Carol a Holden (President). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd
How much does West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd give each year?
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd gave $20K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd?
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd reported $978K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $413K.
Where does West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd operate?
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd has awarded grants in New York, West Virginia.
What is West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd's EIN?
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1515506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
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