Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-4168812

Foundation Overview

Based in Wheeling, WV, Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $13,171,720 to organizations in West Virginia, Ohio and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $491,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$13,171,720
Total Assets
$36,538,904
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Decline
-72% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%

12 of 34 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
West Virginia

92% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Wheeling (91%), Wheeing (4%), Charleston (1%).

Funding Trajectory
+160%

Strong 160% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (66%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Madison Elementary School $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2024
Oglebay Foundation $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Activities 2024
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $305,000 Wheeling, WV, US Construction Project Staff Retention General 2024
Wheeling Health Right Inc $491,000 Wheeling, WV, US Pay Off Mortgage Mobile Medical Unit Staff 2024
Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch $156,000 Wheeling, WV, US School Wish List Items 2024
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2024
Beyond The Backyard $5,000 Charleston, WV, US General Purposes 2024
House Of The Carpenter $86,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2024
Center Wheeling Fellowship $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US New Boiler 2024
City Of Wheeling Parks Recreation $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US New Roof Island Pool 2024
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2024
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2024
Hoh Share $7,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2024
Dry Ridge Community Center $5,000 Cameron, WV, US Improvements 2024
Family Services $8,000 Wheeling, WV, US Operations 2024
Friends Of Wheeling $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Refurbish 722-724 Main Street 2024
Ohio Valley Recovery Inc $7,000 Benwood, WV, US Unity Center General Operations 2024
Madison Elementary School $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2024
Oglebay Foundation $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Activities 2024
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $305,000 Wheeling, WV, US Construction Project Staff Retention General 2024
Wheeling Health Right Inc $491,000 Wheeling, WV, US Pay Off Mortgage Mobile Medical Unit Staff 2024
Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch $156,000 Wheeling, WV, US School Wish List Items 2024
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2024
Beyond The Backyard $5,000 Charleston, WV, US General Purposes 2024
House Of The Carpenter $86,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2024
Center Wheeling Fellowship $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US New Boiler 2024
City Of Wheeling Parks Recreation $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US New Roof Island Pool 2024
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2024
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2024
Hoh Share $7,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2024
Dry Ridge Community Center $5,000 Cameron, WV, US Improvements 2024
Family Services $8,000 Wheeling, WV, US Operations 2024
Friends Of Wheeling $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Refurbish 722-724 Main Street 2024
Ohio Valley Recovery Inc $7,000 Benwood, WV, US Unity Center General Operations 2024
Madison Elementary School $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2023
Oglebay Foundation $110,000 Wheeling, WV, US Ski Slope Snow Groomer And Youth Coord 2023
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $295,000 Wheeling, WV, US Construction Project Staff Retention 2023
Wheeling Health Right Inc $275,000 Wheeling, WV, US Pay Off Mortgage 2023
Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship Stem Coord Projects 2023
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2023
Wheeling Health Right Inc $250,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mobile Medical Unit 2023
House Of The Carpenter $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2023
Unity Center $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Ohio County Library $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2023
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Madison Elementary School $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2023
Oglebay Foundation $110,000 Wheeling, WV, US Ski Slope Snow Groomer And Youth Coord 2023
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $295,000 Wheeling, WV, US Construction Project Staff Retention 2023
Wheeling Health Right Inc $275,000 Wheeling, WV, US Pay Off Mortgage 2023
Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship Stem Coord Projects 2023
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2023
Wheeling Health Right Inc $250,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mobile Medical Unit 2023
House Of The Carpenter $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2023
Unity Center $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Ohio County Library $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2023
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2023
Youth Services System $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter 2022
City Of Wheeling $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Dog Park 2022
Madison Elementary School $51,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2022
Oglebay Foundation $150,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wellness Trail 2022
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $315,000 Wheeling, WV, US Burns House Demolition 2022
The Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Generator & Misc 2022
Central Catholic High School $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Stem Coordinator 2022
St Vincent Depaul Catholic School $60,000 Wheeling, WV, US Handicap Entrance & Security System 2022
Hoh Share Inc $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $120,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mobile Medical Unit 2022
Helping Heroes Inc $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Building Rehabilitation Project 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Goodwill Industries $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Transitional Service Program 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Faith In Action Caregivers $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
House Of The Carpenter $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Youth Services System $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter 2022
City Of Wheeling $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Dog Park 2022
Madison Elementary School $51,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2022
Oglebay Foundation $150,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wellness Trail 2022
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $315,000 Wheeling, WV, US Burns House Demolition 2022
The Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Generator & Misc 2022
Central Catholic High School $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Stem Coordinator 2022
St Vincent Depaul Catholic School $60,000 Wheeling, WV, US Handicap Entrance & Security System 2022
Hoh Share Inc $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $120,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mobile Medical Unit 2022
Helping Heroes Inc $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Building Rehabilitation Project 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Goodwill Industries $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Transitional Service Program 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Faith In Action Caregivers $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
House Of The Carpenter $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Youth Services System $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter 2022
City Of Wheeling $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Dog Park 2022
Madison Elementary School $51,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2022
Oglebay Foundation $150,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wellness Trail 2022
Kings Daughters Child Care Center $315,000 Wheeling, WV, US Burns House Demolition 2022
The Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Generator & Misc 2022
Central Catholic High School $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Stem Coordinator 2022
St Vincent Depaul Catholic School $60,000 Wheeling, WV, US Handicap Entrance & Security System 2022
Hoh Share Inc $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Shriners Children Hospitals $10,000 Dayton, OH, US General Purposes 2022
Wheeling Health Right Inc $120,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mobile Medical Unit 2022
Helping Heroes Inc $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Building Rehabilitation Project 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Goodwill Industries $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Transitional Service Program 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Faith In Action Caregivers $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
House Of The Carpenter $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2022
Central Catholic High School $74,750 Wheeling, WV, US Stem/ Technology Upgrade/ General Operations 2021
City Of Wheeling Parks & Recreation $5,250 Wheeling, WV, US Life Vests And Pool Passes 2021
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $10,000 Wheeing, WV, US Gov Boreman Statue Fund 2021
Faith In Action Caregivers Inc $15,000 Martins Ferry, OH, US General Charitable Purposes / Endowment 2021
Hoh Shares Inc $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Trash Talkers Program 2021
House Of Carpenter $300,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Center Building Project/ Educational Program/ Trauma Sensory Playground 2021
Kings Daughter Childcare Center $120,000 Wheeling, WV, US Remodeling & Staff Retention 2021
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US After School Programs And Energy Express 2021
Madison Elementary School $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2021
Nami Of Greater Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operatons 2021
Ohio County Public Library $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2021
Ohio Valley Recovery Inc $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Renovations / General Operations 2021
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Boston $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Purposes 2021
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2021
St Vincent Depaul Parish School $25,000 Wheeing, WV, US Student Educational Needs 2021
The Seeing Hand Association Inc $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2021
Valley Grove Fire Department $25,000 Valley Grove, WV, US Electronic Sign 2021
West Virginia Northern Community College Foundation $150,000 Wheeling, WV, US Schlolarships 2021
Wheeling Middle School $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Student Assistance Fund 2021
Wheeling Police Department $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US K9 Unit 2021
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2021
Wvu Foundation $5,000 Morgantown, WV, US 4h Post Secondary Education Fund 2021
Youth Services Systems $200,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter, Tecnology Upgrades And Samaritan House 2021
Central Catholic High School $87,000 Wheeling, WV, US Computer Equipment / General Purposes 2020
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $5,000 Wheeing, WV, US Doughboy Monument Restoration 2020
Faith In Action Caregivers Inc $12,000 Martins Ferry, OH, US General Charitable Purposes / Endowment 2020
Family Services Upper Ohio Valley $60,000 Wheeling, WV, US Adult Nutrition Program / Renovation New Space 2020
House Of Carpenter $120,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Center Building Project/ Anchor Ii Middle School After School Program 2020
Kings Daughter Childcare Center $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Remodeling & Staff Retention 2020
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US After School Programs And Meals 2020
Madison Elementary School $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2020
Nami Of Greater Wheeling $6,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operatons & Drop In Center 2020
Oglebay Institute $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Roof Replacement 2020
Ohio County Public Library $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Materials & General Archival Services 2020
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Galveston $10,000 Galveston, TX, US General Charitable Purposes 2020
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2020
St Vincent Depaul Parish School $40,000 Wheeing, WV, US Portable Computers & Related Equipment 2020
The Seeing Hand Association Inc $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Operations 2020
Wheeling Health Right $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Charitable Purposes 2020
Youth Services Systems $55,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter And General Purposes 2020
Ywca $23,000 Wheeling, WV, US Vehicles 2020
Central Catholic High School $180,245 Wheeling, WV, US Improvements, Learning Resource Teacher, Security Consultant 2018
Faith In Action Caregivers Inc $1,500 Martins Ferry, OH, US General Charitable Purposes 2018
House Of Carpenter $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Center Building Project 2018
Madison Elementary School $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2018
Nami Of Greater Wheeling $17,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mental Health First Aid Program 2018
Ohio Valley Recovery Inc $48,000 Wheeling, WV, US Personnel Positions 2018
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Greenville $10,000 Greenville, SC, US General Purposes 2018
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Purposes 2018
Youth Services Systems $43,850 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus & Mary Martha Houses & Winter Freeze Shelter 2018
Ywca $105,000 Wheeling, WV, US Capital Campaign And Wind Program 2018
Village Of Bethlehem $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Playground Renovations 2017
Central Catholic High School $187,500 Wheeling, WV, US Development Position Funding, Busses, Music Hall Renovations 2017
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $10,000 Wheeing, WV, US Flood Relief Efforts 2017
Hope United Methodist Church $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Backpack Program - Food Pantry 2017
House Of Carpenter $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Center Building Project 2017
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Classrooms Without Borders 2017
Madison Elementary School $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Anchor Program 2017
Ohio Valley Recovery Inc $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Building Purchase 2017
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Lexington $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Purposes 2017
Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling $12,500 Wheeling, WV, US New Dishwasher 2017
Wheeling Jesuit University $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Moore Hall Renovations 2017
Youth Services Systems $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter 2017
Ywca $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Various Projects 2017
All Saints School $3,000 Moundsville, WV, US Reading Specialist 2016
Augusta Levy Learning Center $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Charitable Purposes 2016
Bethleham Community Park $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Playground Renovations 2016
Central Catholic High School $202,000 Wheeling, WV, US Development Position Funding, Busses, Music Hall Renovations 2016
Crittenton Services Inc $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Ties Program 2016
Harmony House $4,500 Wheeling, WV, US General Charitable Purposes 2016
House Of Carpenter $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Food Pantry General Purposes 2016
Ohio County Schools (madison Elementary School Anchor Program) $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Madison Elementary School Anchor Program 2016
Our Lady Of Peace $3,375 Wheeling, WV, US Reading Specialist 2016
St John's Home For Children $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Charitable Purposes 2016
St Michael Parish School $6,250 Wheeling, WV, US Reading Specialist 2016
St Vincent Depaul Parish School $11,000 Wheeing, WV, US Reading Program 2016
West Virginia Catholic Foundation $5,000 Wheeing, WV, US Fire Special Needs Program 2016
Wheeling Jesuit University $100,000 Wheeling, WV, US Residence Hall Renovations 2016
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hope Program 2016
Youth Services Systems $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Winter Freeze Shelter 2016
Ywca $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US Building Improvements 2016
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Charitable Purposes 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-4168812
Website N/A
Address 83 EDGINGTON LN Wheeling, WV 26003-1541

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Raymond A & Gertrude D Hyer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee William J Yaeger Jr
Trustee Robert J Krall
Trustee Holly S Planinsic
Trustee Robert P Fitzsimmons

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.