Private foundation · EIN 82-6624387 · Elkins, West Virginia · Animal welfare

J Herman and Doris F Isner Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $186K total, median $186K. 100% of grants stayed in West Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$186K
Median grant
$186K
Stays in WV
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
J Herman Isner Farm TrustKerens, WVOperation of demo. model farm$186K

About this foundation

J Herman and Doris F Isner Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkins, West Virginia, administered in care of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Tt, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 J Herman and Doris F Isner Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 J Herman and Doris F Isner Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $186K across 1 grants, a median of $186K.

Where does J Herman and Doris F Isner Charitable Tr give?

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

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