Private foundation · EIN 20-2120645 · Charles Town, West Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Katherine Moler Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $153K total, median $76K. 100% of grants stayed in West Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$153K
Median grant
$76K
Stays in WV
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Asbury United Methodist ChurchCharles Town, WVTo support church activities$76K
Shepherd University FoundationShepherdstown, WVTo support moler scholarship fund$76K

About this foundation

James and Katherine Moler Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Charles Town, West Virginia, administered in care of Bank of Charles Town, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James and Katherine Moler Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James and Katherine Moler Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $153K across 2 grants, a median of $76K.

Where does James and Katherine Moler Charitable Trust give?

West Virginia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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