William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL
The William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL is a private foundation based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 23 grants totaling $9,556, including general-support grants to churches and $100 grants to organizations working in health care, child welfare, and other charitable services.
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL at a glance
In short: William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL gave $10K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $415.478), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,556
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $415
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $566
- Total assets
- $163,100
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Farmers Merchants Trust Co Po B, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 261-3566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pentecostal Church ($566). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $333; repeat grants $423. How we count
Medians: $333 first-time, $566 repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pentecostal Church Mercersburg, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Reformed Church Fannettsburg, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ Fort Loudon, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Amberson United Methodist Church Spring Run, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Doylesburg United Methodist Church Dry Run, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Dry Run Church of the Brethren Dry Run, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Fort Loudon United Methodist Church Fort Loudon, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Horse Valley Gospel Mission Fannettsburg, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Lower Path Valley Presby Church Fannettsburg, PA | General Support | $566 |
| Mennonite Church Spring Run, PA | General Support | $566 |
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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 | $163,100 | $13,305 | $14,387 | $9,556 | 23 | $11,811 | $10,959 | $9,121 |
| 2024 | $164,142 | $12,565 | $13,804 | $9,220 | 23 | $11,475 | $10,211 | $9,016 |
| 2023 | $165,397 | $6,329 | $13,364 | $8,756 | 23 | $11,011 | $3,944 | $8,454 |
| 2022 | $172,447 | $12,165 | $15,834 | $10,724 | 23 | $12,969 | $9,820 | $8,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for churches, as well as $100 grants to several other charitable organizations. The John H Shook Foundation describes its mission as supporting quality health care and rehabilitation services that help people achieve independence, dignity, and self-worth. The Children’s Aid Society describes its work as providing care to neglected children through services including court-placed and foster care, adoption, and counseling. Chambersburg Hospital describes itself as a regional nonprofit health care organization committed to improving health and well-being in southcentral Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $9,556. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $566, with a median grant of $566. Twelve listed recipients received $566 each for general support, including Pentecostal Church in Mercersburg, Reformed Church in Fannettsburg, and Trinity United Church of Christ in Fort Loudon. The John H Shook Foundation, Children’s Aid Society, and Chambersburg Hospital each received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's only listed officer is Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farmers & Merchants Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$877 (2022) → $875 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $875, to Farmers & Merchants Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL
How much does William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL give each year?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL gave $10K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 23 grants.
What is William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's typical grant size?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's median grant in 2025 was $566, and its average grant was $415, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL that year got $333 on average.
Where does William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL give grants?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Run, PA (6 grants), Fannettsburg, PA (4 grants), Fort Loudon, PA (3 grants) and Dry Run, PA (3 grants).
Does William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's largest grantees?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's largest 2025 grantees include Pentecostal Church ($566), Reformed Church ($566) and Trinity United Church of Christ ($566), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for churches, as well as $100 grants to several other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's EIN?
William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1179943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William F & Emma CG Hoover Trust Under WIL funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-f-and-emma-cg-hoover-trust-under-wil-morg_7690647bb52a40909fa566fa661832b2
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