Private foundation · EIN 55-0764535 · Wheeling, West Virginia

Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in West Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $396K total, median $5,000. 96% of grants stayed in West Virginia. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$396K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WV
96%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$9.7M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Frank a Jackson Attorney at Law, 1031 National Road, Wheeling, Wv, 3042435440, LAWYERS@FAJACKSONLAW.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oglebay Foundation IncWheeling, WVCapital improvements$80K
Northwood Health SystemsWheeling, WVTms treatment$50K
Youth Services SystemWheeling, WVCapital campaign$45K
House of the CarpenterWheeling, WVFood pantry$30K
Holy Family Child Care CenterWheeling, WVProgram assistance$30K
Easter SealsWheeling, WVProgram assistance$25K
Mountaineer Food BankGassaway, WVProgram assistance$25K
Wheeling Health RightWheeling, WVProgram assistance$25K
Soup Kitchen of Greater WhgWheeling, WVProgram assistance$20K
King's Daughters Child CareWheeling, WVBuilding addition$13K
Wheeling Symphony SocietyWheeling, WVProgram assistance$10K
Hoh Share IncWheeling, WVMojo house$5,000
Bethlehem Alliance ChurchWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
Society of St Vincent de PaulWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
Triadelphia United Methodist ChurchWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
United Way of the Upper Ohio ValleyWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
Faith in Action CaregiversWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
YMCA WheelingWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
Arc of Ohio CountyWheeling, WVProgram assistance$5,000
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, ILProgram assistance$1,000
The Life Hub IncWheeling, WVProgram assistance$1,000
Wv Independent Colleges & UnivCharleston, WVProgram assistance$1,000
Philanthropy WvMorgantown, WVProgram assistance$500

By state: West Virginia 22 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1 is a private grantmaking foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $396K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1 give?

West Virginia (22 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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